Twee studies van een liggend meisje 1834 - 1911

"Twee studies van een liggend meisje" (Two studies of a reclining girl) is a charcoal drawing by Jozef Israëls, dating back to the late 19th century. It features two quick studies of a young girl lying down, captured in a loose and expressive style. The artist, known for his genre scenes depicting everyday life, likely created this work as a preliminary study for a larger painting, demonstrating his mastery of capturing the human form in a spontaneous and evocative manner. Currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, the drawing showcases Israëls' keen observation of detail and sensitivity towards capturing the quiet intimacy of his subject.