Vrouw, mogelijk oosters 1887 - 1934

"Vrouw, mogelijk oosters" is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist Isaac Israels, created sometime between 1887 and 1934, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The work depicts a woman, likely of Eastern origin, with a head covering, viewed in profile and sitting with her hands clasped. Israels, known for his portraits and sketches, captures the subject's features with a delicate yet expressive touch, highlighting her unique ethnic identity through subtle details. This quick sketch is characteristic of Israels' style, which often focused on capturing fleeting moments of life in a spontaneous and intimate manner.