Studie, mogelijk van een staande vrouw 1875 - 1934

This is a preliminary sketch by Dutch artist Isaac Israels, likely dating between 1875 and 1934. It is housed in the Rijksmuseum and depicts a possible study of a standing woman. This piece exemplifies the artist's exploration of the human form through gestural lines, capturing the essence of movement and posture in its rudimentary form. The sketch showcases Israels's masterful use of graphite, revealing his artistic process and the development of his ideas.