Schaatsenrijders 1834 - 1911

"Schaatsenrijders" is a pencil sketch by Dutch painter Jozef Israëls, dating back to 1834-1911. The drawing depicts a group of people ice skating on a frozen pond, a common winter activity in the Netherlands. It is a delicate and expressive study of human figures in motion, characteristic of Israëls' early style. The simple composition and light pencil strokes create a sense of movement and energy, capturing the carefree spirit of winter recreation. The sketch is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam, Netherlands.