Figuurstudies 1875 - 1934

"Figuurstudies" is a series of figure studies by Dutch painter Isaac Israels, created between 1875 and 1934. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the essence of human movement through quick, expressive pencil strokes. The study's focus on capturing the essence of figures in motion is characteristic of figure studies, which are often used by artists to practice their anatomy and composition skills. The loose and gestural lines in the work suggest an immediacy and spontaneity, highlighting the artist’s keen observation of human form and movement.