Handwerkende jonge vrouw op een stoel 1834 - 1911

This pencil sketch by Jozef Israëls, titled “Handwerkende jonge vrouw op een stoel,” depicts a woman seated in a chair, seemingly engaged in some form of manual labor. Israëls, a Dutch painter known for his realist depictions of everyday life, likely created this work as a quick study of the human figure. The gestural lines and simplified forms of the sketch demonstrate the artist’s keen observation and ability to capture movement and form with economy of means. The artwork is held in the Rijksmuseum, providing a glimpse into the artist’s creative process and his interest in portraying working-class subjects.