Reclining Female Nude c. 1915s - 1925s

pencil drawn

amateur sketch

light pencil work

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

initial sketch

"Reclining Female Nude" is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist Isaac Israels, dating back to the early 20th century. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Israels' skill in capturing the human form through loose, expressive strokes. This quick study, likely a preparatory sketch for a larger work, emphasizes the figure's pose and movement, echoing the artistic trends of the time, focusing on the female form and its expressive potential.