Koppen van een meisje en vrouw 1834 - 1911

"Koppen van een meisje en vrouw" (Heads of a Girl and a Woman) is a pencil sketch by the Dutch realist painter Jozef Israëls. Dated between 1834 and 1911, the drawing depicts two figures in profile, possibly a mother and daughter. The faint outlines suggest a preliminary study for a larger work, characteristic of Israëls’ meticulous approach to capturing everyday life in his art. This work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides insight into the creative process of a master of Dutch Realism.