Staande vrouw 1875 - 1934

"Staande vrouw" (Standing Woman) is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist Isaac Israels, created between 1875 and 1934. This preliminary sketch, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fleeting glimpse into Israels' creative process. The delicate lines suggest a figure in a standing pose, capturing a moment of observation before a more finished composition. The simplicity of the lines and the rough, incomplete nature of the sketch highlight Israels' masterful ability to capture a sense of life and movement with minimal strokes.