Abklatsch van de krijttekening op blad 27 verso c. 1890 - 1920

This transfer of a chalk drawing by Isaac Israels captures a moment, not just of depiction, but of process itself. It's like seeing the ghost of a drawing, the residue of an action. The surface is so subtle, a whisper of grey against a pale yellow ground. You can almost feel the texture of the paper, the way the chalk might have crumbled under Israels’ hand. Look closely, and you'll see these smudges and soft lines that suggest figures or forms emerging from the ground, they evoke movement. It reminds us that artmaking isn't just about the final image, but about the act of doing. It’s a bit like a Rothko, not in color, but in its quiet, meditative quality. Both artists invite us to slow down, to look deeply, and to find meaning in the most unassuming of surfaces. This piece reminds us that art is an ongoing conversation, each mark a response to what came before.