Studie 1834 - 1911

This is a pencil sketch by Jozef Israëls, a renowned Dutch painter known for his realistic portrayals of everyday life. The sketch, likely a preliminary study for a larger work, captures a figure standing in a landscape, with a simple, gestural style. Dated between 1834 and 1911, this quick sketch is an example of Israëls’s working process, revealing his artistry in capturing form and movement. It resides in the Rijksmuseum, an important repository of Dutch art.