Seated Female Nude c. 1915s - 1925s

"Seated Female Nude" is a pencil sketch by Isaac Israels, dating from the 1910s-1920s. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a fleeting moment of the female form in a relaxed, seated pose. The artist's use of light, loose lines, and minimal detail creates a sense of intimacy and immediacy, suggesting a study from life rather than a finished composition. The sketch is a testament to Israels' skill in capturing the essence of the human figure.