Twee portretstudies van een vrouw 1834 - 1911

"Twee portretstudies van een vrouw" (Two Portrait Studies of a Woman), a 19th-century work by Dutch artist Jozef Israëls, is a delicate pencil and red chalk drawing. Housed at the Rijksmuseum, this small-scale work captures two studies of a woman, both with their heads bowed. The artist's keen attention to detail is evident in the subtle shading and delicate linework, creating a sense of intimacy and quiet contemplation. This study exemplifies Israëls's signature style, known for its focus on everyday life and the human condition, particularly of the working class.