Paardenhoofd 1887 - 1934

"Paardenhoofd" (Horse Head) is a graphite drawing by Dutch artist Isaac Israels, dating from 1887 - 1934. This quick sketch, housed in the Rijksmuseum, shows a horse's head in a loose, gestural style characteristic of Israels' expressive approach. The artist, known for his depictions of everyday life, often used sketching as a way to capture fleeting moments. The drawing, likely a preliminary study, reveals Israels' interest in capturing form and movement through minimal lines and shading.