Staande vrouw 1875 - 1934

"Staande vrouw" is a charcoal drawing by Dutch artist Isaac Israels, dating from between 1875 and 1934. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a standing woman in a loose, gestural style. Israels, known for his expressive portraiture and figure studies, captures the essence of the human form through loose lines and shading. This drawing is a quintessential example of his exploration of form and movement, utilizing rapid strokes to convey a sense of immediacy and spontaneity.