Vrouw met hoed, in profiel c. 1886 - 1934

"Vrouw met hoed, in profiel" is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist Isaac Israels, created between 1886 and 1934. The work depicts a woman in profile, wearing a large hat, her face and features are rendered with fine detail, while her clothing is indicated with loose, gestural lines. The sketch is characteristic of Israels’s style, which blended realism with Impressionistic influences, and is a captivating study of a woman's profile, showcasing Israels's mastery of capturing the essence of his subject with a few simple strokes. This intimate portrait is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, providing a glimpse into Israels’s creative process and his fascination with the human form.