Vrouwenhoofden met hoeden, mogelijk variétéartiesten 1875 - 1934

"Vrouwenhoofden met hoeden, mogelijk variétéartiesten" (Women's Heads with Hats, Possibly Variety Artists), a sketch by Isaac Israels, is a quick study of three women wearing hats, likely performers. Created between 1875 and 1934, this work exemplifies the artist’s interest in capturing the fleeting moments of everyday life. The use of graphite, particularly noticeable in the shadows of the hats, gives the sketch a sense of immediacy and unfinishedness, reminiscent of the Impressionist movement. The loose strokes and expressive lines contribute to the sketch’s spontaneous and dynamic quality. This charcoal sketch, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a valuable insight into the artist's working process and offers a glimpse into the world of entertainment during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.