Zittende en staande figuren, vermoedelijk op een duin c. 1855 - 1859

"Zittende en staande figuren, vermoedelijk op een duin" (Sitting and Standing Figures, Probably on a Dune) is a pencil sketch on paper by Dutch painter Jozef Israëls, created sometime between 1855 and 1859. The artwork features two separate sketches depicting individuals in various poses. The top sketch shows a figure seated on the ground with outstretched legs, seemingly engaged in some activity, while the lower sketch portrays four figures in a standing and kneeling position. This is a preparatory sketch, a common practice for artists like Israëls who often used sketches to develop their ideas before creating final paintings. This piece is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, showcasing Israëls's early experimentation and development of his signature style.