Steegje tussen oude huizen 1834 - 1911

Jozef Israëls, a renowned Dutch painter, created this watercolor titled "Steegje tussen oude huizen" between 1834 and 1911. The artwork, likely a plein air study, captures a narrow alleyway between old buildings in a simple yet evocative manner. Using soft, muted tones of grey and brown, Israëls evokes the atmosphere of a quiet, almost forgotten corner of the city. The artist's signature style of realism, emphasizing light and shadow, is visible even in this sketch-like composition, highlighting the details of the weathered brick and tile surfaces.