Figuren, mogelijk aan een bar of toonbank 1875 - 1934

"Figuren, mogelijk aan een bar of toonbank," is a quick sketch by Dutch painter Isaac Israels, created sometime between 1875 and 1934. The drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a scene of three figures seemingly at a bar or counter, likely in a café or tavern, captured in the artist's signature gestural style with loose, expressive lines. The graphite drawing reveals the artist's quick study of everyday life, characteristic of Israels's artistic practice. The sketch serves as a study of composition and movement, showcasing the artist's observational skills and the spontaneity of his creative process.