Abklatsch van de krijttekening op blad 12 verso 1875 - 1934

This charcoal sketch, titled "Abklatsch van de krijttekening op blad 12 verso," is a preliminary study by Dutch artist Isaac Israels. Created between 1875 and 1934, the work is housed in the Rijksmuseum and showcases Israels's characteristic use of loose, gestural lines to capture a fleeting moment. The faint, almost ghostly lines suggest a figure or scene, inviting viewers to engage with the artist's creative process. The sketch's delicate nature and unfinished quality offer a glimpse into Israels's artistic development and working methods.