Drie staande vrouwen 1875 - 1934

"Drie staande vrouwen" (Three Standing Women), created between 1875 and 1934, is a charcoal drawing by Dutch artist Isaac Israels (1865-1934). The drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts three women standing in a simple composition. Israels' use of loose, gestural lines and subtle shading gives the work a sense of movement and spontaneity. The work exemplifies Israels' ability to capture the essence of his subjects with a few strokes, highlighting his mastery of drawing. This piece is a great example of Israels' contribution to the Dutch realist movement.