Vrouw met hoed, op de rug gezien c. 1930 - 1934

"Vrouw met hoed, op de rug gezien" (Woman with a hat, seen from the back) is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Isaac Israels, dating back to c. 1930-1934. It depicts the back of a woman in a hat, executed with loose, gestural lines characteristic of his style. This sketch, housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Israels's penchant for capturing fleeting moments and everyday scenes, and the expressive power of his drawings. The subtle details of the woman's attire and posture suggest a sense of intimacy, hinting at the artist's personal connection to the subject.