Cellist met toehoorders 1886 - 1903

This charcoal sketch titled "Cellist met toehoorders" was created between 1886 and 1903 by Dutch artist Isaac Israels. It depicts a cellist performing in front of an audience. Israels' use of charcoal and gestural lines conveys a sense of movement and energy in the performance, hinting at the music being made and the emotions felt by the performer and the audience. The drawing, now held in the Rijksmuseum, reflects Israels' penchant for capturing spontaneous moments in a dynamic style.