Twee vrouwenkoppen 1834 - 1911

"Twee vrouwenkoppen" is a pencil sketch by Dutch realist painter Jozef Israëls, created between 1834 and 1911. It is a preliminary study of two female heads, likely for a larger painting. The sketch, held in the Rijksmuseum, captures the essence of Israëls's artistic style, demonstrating his mastery of capturing human form with simplified lines and expressive shading. His use of hatching and cross-hatching adds depth and texture to the drawing, while the relaxed poses of the subjects convey a sense of intimacy.