Paard voor een kar 1834 - 1911

"Paard voor een kar" is a pencil sketch created by Jozef Israëls between 1834 and 1911. This work, held in the Rijksmuseum, depicts two horses, likely harnessed to a cart, from a unique perspective. The focus on the horses' hindquarters and the rough sketch style suggest this may be a preparatory study for a larger painting. Israëls, a prominent Dutch realist artist, is known for his portrayal of everyday life and working-class subjects, which is likely the subject of this drawing. The sketch offers a glimpse into Israëls' artistic process and his interest in capturing the details of animal anatomy and movement.