Donkere vrouw met haar zoon bij het circus c. 1900

"Donkere vrouw met haar zoon bij het circus" (Dark Woman with Her Son at the Circus) is a circa 1900 drawing by Dutch artist Isaac Israels. It depicts a woman and her son in the audience of a circus, using loose strokes of charcoal to capture the scene. The drawing's gestural lines and informal composition are typical of Israels' style, reflecting the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist trends of the time. This intimate portrayal of a mother and son at a popular entertainment is a testament to Israels' interest in the everyday lives of ordinary people. The drawing is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection in Amsterdam.