Vrouw, mogelijk oosters 1887 - 1934

This drawing of a woman, possibly of Asian descent, was made by Isaac Israels. The lines are so quick, like he was trying to catch a fleeting moment. I wonder if she was sitting still for him, or if he was just sketching her as she moved about. There's something so intimate about drawings like this, you know? It's like you're seeing the artist's thought process right there on the page. It’s like a visual diary entry. I find myself wondering about the woman herself. What was her life like? What was she thinking about as Israels drew her? I feel a connection to both the artist and the sitter. I’m glad Israels captured her in this way, so we can see her today. It's like she's still here, in a way.