Schetsboek XXXIII met 47 pagina's c. 1886 - 1903

This is sketchbook XXXIII with 47 pages, by Isaac Israels. Israels, a Dutch painter of Jewish heritage, lived from 1865 to 1934 and left a significant mark on the art world, particularly in capturing the nuances of everyday life in the Netherlands. Israels's sketchbooks provide a fascinating window into his artistic process and the world he inhabited. Born into a time of significant social change and growing awareness of class divisions, Israels often depicted working-class individuals, offering a glimpse into their lives and experiences. It’s important to remember that artists make choices – who to depict, and how, and that these choices often reflect the values and biases of their time. Israels's work invites us to consider how class and identity intersect, and how art can both reflect and shape our perceptions of one another. Let's turn the page...