Studies van een handwerkende vrouw onder een boom en koeien 1834 - 1911

This pencil sketch, created by Dutch artist Jozef Israëls between 1834 and 1911, captures a rural scene. The artwork features multiple studies of a working woman seated under a tree, with cows grazing nearby. Israëls, known for his realist depictions of everyday life, particularly the lives of the working class, utilized quick, gestural lines to capture the essence of his subject. The sketch exemplifies the artist's interest in capturing the fleeting moments of life in a natural and unpretentious way. Now housed in the Rijksmuseum, this intimate study is a testament to Israëls' mastery of the human figure and his connection to the natural world.