Girls Smoking Cigarettes 

This painting by Isaac Israels, located in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, features two women dressed in fashionable attire. The woman on the left holds a cigarette to her lips and looks away from the viewer, while the woman on the right stares directly at the viewer. The dark background and use of loose brushstrokes create a sense of intimacy and realism, characteristic of Israels' style. This work captures a moment of everyday life, portraying the women in a casual setting, perhaps in a café or a social gathering. The painting is a testament to Israels' skill in capturing the human form and its interaction with the surrounding environment.