Drie meisjes met hoeden 1875 - 1934

"Drie meisjes met hoeden" (Three girls with hats) is a graphite sketch on paper by the Dutch artist Isaac Israels. The artwork was created between 1875 and 1934, and is now part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The sketch depicts three girls, possibly sisters, wearing large hats. The artist's quick, loose strokes, combined with the suggestive outlines of the figures, reveal the spontaneity of the sketch and a possible study for a larger painting. This is an example of Israels' skill at capturing the essence of his subjects through a minimalist approach.