Staande vrouw met hoed, mogelijk een artiest c. 1915s - 1925s

Isaac Israels sketched "Standing Woman with Hat, Possibly an Artist" in pencil on paper, capturing a moment of everyday life. Israels, working in the Netherlands in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was deeply embedded in the art world of his time, particularly the Hague School and later the Amsterdam Impressionism movement. His works often portrayed scenes of modern urban life, leisure, and the working class, reflecting a broader shift in artistic focus towards more democratic and accessible subjects. This sketch, with its informal style, hints at the changing role of women in the arts and society. To fully appreciate the nuances of Israels' work, we can delve into archives, period publications, and exhibition catalogues. This sketch embodies a moment in Dutch art history, revealing evolving social dynamics and institutional developments in the art world.