Twee acrobaten 1875 - 1934

"Twee Acrobaten" is a simple pencil sketch by Isaac Israels, a Dutch painter who lived between 1865 and 1934. The sketch, housed in the Rijksmuseum, features a pair of acrobats in a dynamic pose, seemingly mid-performance. The use of loose lines and minimal detail creates a sense of movement and spontaneity, characteristic of Israels' quick sketches. This drawing provides a glimpse into the artist's observation of human figures and their interaction with space.