Figuurstudies c. 1886 - 1934

"Figuurstudies" is a collection of figure sketches created by Dutch artist Isaac Israels, known for his paintings and drawings capturing everyday life. This quick sketch, likely made from life, demonstrates Israels’ interest in capturing the human form with expressive lines and simplified details. The drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into Israels' creative process and his talent for capturing character and movement through the medium of pencil. This drawing is characteristic of his style of working quickly and with loose lines, demonstrating his skilled and nuanced use of graphite.