Twee vrouwen, mogelijk lopend c. 1886 - 1934

Isaac Israels drew 'Twee vrouwen, mogelijk lopend' with a graphite pencil, using a light and feathery touch to capture two women in motion. You can almost see Israels right there with his sketchbook, quickly trying to fix the fleeting gestures and the particular way these women held themselves. The lines are so raw and immediate, it feels like a snapshot from real life. There's something so generous about these loose, expressive lines. Look at the way he suggests the bulk of their skirts with a few curving marks. And notice the way the lines flicker around the edges. To me, those scribbles evoke movement, like a silent movie playing on paper. Israels must have loved capturing everyday moments. This drawing makes me think about the ways artists are always looking, always finding beauty in the most ordinary things, and sharing their insights with us. What do you see?