Twee pianospelende meisjes en een zittend meisje 1834 - 1911

Jozef Israëls, a prominent Dutch realist painter, captured a domestic scene in this charcoal sketch titled "Twee pianospelende meisjes en een zittend meisje" (Two Girls Playing Piano and a Sitting Girl). Created between 1834 and 1911, the drawing showcases Israëls' signature style of capturing everyday life with a focus on light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and intimacy. The piece, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, features three young girls, two playing a piano and one observing, with the artist's deft strokes revealing their individual personalities. This work embodies the genre of realism, a movement that celebrated the ordinary and the commonplace, making it a cherished example of Israëls' artistic prowess.