Vrouwenhoofd 1875 - 1934

"Vrouwenhoofd" (Woman's Head) is a charcoal drawing created between 1875 and 1934 by Dutch artist Isaac Israels. This piece, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into Israels's artistic practice, showcasing his expressive use of line and shading. The sketch captures a woman's head in profile, with the focus on her features and the delicate details of her hair. While the drawing is left unfinished, it reveals Israels's mastery of capturing the essence of a subject with minimal strokes. This raw and intimate depiction of a female figure exemplifies the artist's exploration of the human form and the power of expressive gesture.