Voorbijgangers, mogelijk op de Herengracht te Amsterdam c. 1886 - 1934

"Voorbijgangers, mogelijk op de Herengracht te Amsterdam" is a charcoal sketch by Isaac Israels, created sometime between 1886 and 1934, and now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The sketch, likely a preliminary study for a larger work, depicts several figures in motion, possibly on the Herengracht canal in Amsterdam. The artist's characteristic loose and expressive style captures the dynamism of the scene, suggesting a fleeting moment of urban life. The sketch's subject matter and style exemplify Israels' interest in capturing everyday moments and the beauty of everyday life.