Armen, waarvan één arm leunend op een balk 1834 - 1911

This pencil sketch, "Armen, waarvan één arm leunend op een balk," is a study by Dutch artist Jozef Israëls from the late 19th century. It is housed in the Rijksmuseum and features a simple yet expressive composition focusing on the anatomy of the human arm. The artist's meticulous attention to detail in capturing the curve of the arm and the subtle play of light and shadow are hallmarks of his realist style. Israëls was known for his depictions of everyday life and the working class, and this sketch may have served as a preparatory study for a larger work.