Vrouw die een aardappel schilt c. 1885 - 1902

"Vrouw die een aardappel schilt" (Woman Peeling a Potato) is a pencil sketch created by Dutch artist Jozef Israëls between 1885 and 1902. This quick sketch, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the artist's signature style of depicting everyday life, focusing on the figure of a woman in a humble act, demonstrating the beauty and dignity of ordinary people. The simplicity of the lines and the concentrated focus on the subject highlight Israëls' keen observation and ability to convey emotion through gesture.