Vrouw met haar handen op de grond c. 1925s

"Vrouw met haar handen op de grond" is a c. 1925s pencil sketch by Dutch artist Isaac Israels (1865-1934) currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The work depicts a woman with her hands on the ground, a gesture that suggests a sense of either vulnerability or strength. The sketch is a study in figure drawing, and while the lines are relatively loose, they convey the subject’s form with a surprising degree of accuracy. This work provides a glimpse into Israels’ creative process as he explored human form and emotion.