Hurkende vrouw bij een graf in Pontresina c. 1869

"Hurkende vrouw bij een graf in Pontresina" is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist Jozef Israëls, created around 1869. The artwork depicts a woman hunched over, seemingly in mourning, near a grave in the Swiss village of Pontresina. Israëls, known for his realist style, captures a sense of grief and isolation in this quick, expressive sketch, which is typical of his study drawings. The loose lines and subtle shading emphasize the emotional weight of the scene, creating a poignant and intimate moment. The sketch is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, providing a glimpse into Israëls' artistic process and his fascination with depicting everyday life.