Abklatsch van de krijttekening op blad 3 verso c. 1886 - 1934

Here's a sketch by Isaac Israels, a rubbing of a chalk drawing in a sketchbook, a kind of echo made in monochrome. I imagine Israels in his studio, chalk in hand, pressing the paper to capture the texture and form, hoping to reveal something new in the process. It’s more like writing than drawing really, and has all the potential for something to emerge. See how the powdery charcoal clings to the page, capturing the essence of the original drawing in a ghostly impression. It’s just a page in a book, but the texture and surface are so present, aren't they? You can sense a feeling, an intention embedded in the mark-making. Like a conversation between artists across time, where ideas are shared, transformed, and reinterpreted. This piece is a reminder that art doesn't always have to be polished or perfect; it can be raw, experimental, and full of unexpected discoveries.