Vrouw met een hand achter haar hoofd 1875 - 1934

"Vrouw met een hand achter haar hoofd" (Woman with a hand behind her head) is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist Isaac Israels, created sometime between 1875 and 1934. This piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a moment of introspection with its minimal lines and hazy contours. The rapid strokes and sketchy lines of the drawing exemplify the artist's focus on capturing the essence of the female form in a fleeting pose, a characteristic often seen in his work. The piece is a testament to Israels' mastery of capturing raw emotion and ephemeral beauty through his artistic style.