Zittende figuren en een vrouwenhoofd 1921 - 1922

"Zittende figuren en een vrouwenhoofd" (Seated Figures and a Woman's Head) is a pencil sketch by Isaac Israels, a Dutch painter and draftsman known for his expressive brushstrokes and depictions of everyday life. Created between 1921 and 1922, this preliminary work is a study of human form and composition. The sketch features several figures, rendered in loose, gestural lines, suggesting movement and interaction. The head of a woman, rendered separately, adds further intrigue and emphasizes the artist's interest in the human face. This study, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a glimpse into Israels' artistic process, revealing his exploration of form and composition before developing a more finished work.