Hoofd van een dienstmeid c. 1886 - 1934

"Hoofd van een dienstmeid" (Head of a Maid) is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Isaac Israels, created between 1886 and 1934. The drawing, held in the Rijksmuseum, is a quick sketch of a woman's face, rendered with loose, expressive lines. The subject, likely a working-class woman, is depicted in a simple, unadorned style, characteristic of Israels' interest in capturing the everyday lives of ordinary people. The drawing highlights Israels' skill as a draftsman, and its unfinished quality suggests a spontaneous observation.