Twee aangespannen paarden met een ruiter 1875 - 1934

Isaac Israels created this drawing of two harnessed horses with a rider with graphite on paper. It's like a fleeting thought captured in scribbles, a process laid bare. Look closely, and you'll see how the graphite dances across the page. It's not about perfection, it’s about movement, about catching the essence of these animals in motion. See that flurry of lines around the horse’s legs? It's as though Israels is showing us the energy and tension of the scene. Israels reminds me of Degas who was similarly interested in capturing these everyday scenes. Just like Israels, Degas let his marks speak for themselves, leaving us to piece together the story. It’s a reminder that art isn't always about answers. Sometimes, it's about the joy of looking, of tracing the lines, and letting our imagination fill in the blanks.