Twee figuren op een terras 1875 - 1934

Isaac Israels made this drawing of two figures on a terrace with graphite on paper. It's like a quick sketch, capturing the scene's essence. The drawing is all about the energy of the marks. Israels uses these hatching lines to suggest form and shadow. You can almost feel the sun casting shadows on the terrace. Look at the way he builds up the figures with layers of lines, some dark and bold, others light and feathery. It’s like he's thinking through the drawing, figuring out the shapes as he goes. Israels reminds me of other artists who worked in sketchbooks like Van Gogh, capturing the world around them with a sense of immediacy and intimacy. His work shows us that art isn't just about finished masterpieces. It's about the joy of looking, the pleasure of mark-making, and the endless possibilities of the creative process.