Figuren, mogelijk aan een leestafel c. 1886 - 1934

"Figuren, mogelijk aan een leestafel" (Figures, possibly at a reading table) is a charcoal drawing by Dutch artist Isaac Israels, created sometime between 1886 and 1934. The drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts several figures seated around a table, perhaps engaged in reading. The figures are rendered in a loose, gestural style, with the artist focusing on capturing the essence of the moment rather than precise detail. The hazy, atmospheric quality of the drawing evokes a sense of intimacy and the passing of time, characteristic of Israels' artistic style.