Meisje met een hoed 1834 - 1911

amateur sketch

light pencil work

shading to add clarity

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

"Meisje met een hoed" (Girl with a Hat) is a pencil drawing by Jozef Israëls, a Dutch painter known for his realistic portrayal of everyday life. The drawing, created between 1834 and 1911, depicts a young girl wearing a large hat, capturing a moment of quiet contemplation. Israëls' use of delicate lines and subtle shading creates a sense of intimacy and realism, typical of his style. The drawing is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.