Portret van Sebald Rudolf Steinmetz 1875 - 1934

This pencil sketch, "Portret van Sebald Rudolf Steinmetz," was created by Dutch painter Isaac Israels sometime between 1875 and 1934. The work, housed at the Rijksmuseum, is a quick and gestural study of a man's head. The artist's rapid strokes, reminiscent of Impressionism, capture the essence of the sitter's features. The composition, focused on the head, highlights Israels' interest in capturing a moment in time, rather than a meticulously rendered portrait. The drawing is a testament to Israels' skill as a draftsman and his ability to capture a likeness with minimal detail.