Man die een constructie van hout maakt in een tuin c. 1855 - 1859

This pencil sketch, "Man die een constructie van hout maakt in een tuin," is a study by Jozef Israëls, a prominent Dutch Realist painter. Dated between 1855 and 1859, the work captures the essence of Israëls' interest in portraying everyday life. The quick, gestural lines suggest a sense of immediacy and informality, typical of his preliminary sketches. The subject matter, a man constructing a wooden structure in a garden, hints at the artist's fascination with labor and working-class life. The sketch is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.