Tubaspeler en een staande figuur, in profiel 1875 - 1934

Isaac Israels made this drawing of a tuba player with graphite on paper. The marks are quick, like they came about through intuition and immediate feeling. I can imagine Israels in the moment, charcoal in hand, trying to capture something fleeting. Maybe the tuba player was only performing for a short while, and Israels didn't want to miss a beat. There's a sense of urgency here. The lines aren't precious or labored, but direct and to the point. It makes me think about other artists like Daumier who captured everyday moments with incredible sensitivity. The materiality of the drawing is simple: graphite on paper. Yet, within that simplicity, there's a whole world of expression. It’s as if the artist is saying, "Here, look at this," inviting us to share in a moment of observation and appreciation. This drawing is part of a larger conversation, a lineage of artists who use simple means to convey profound insights.