Kunstenaar die aan de oever van een rivier werkt c. 1885 - 1902

This pencil sketch by Jozef Israëls, created between 1885 and 1902, depicts an artist working by a river. The artist is seated under an umbrella, likely sketching the surrounding landscape, as seen in the hazy background of the drawing. The work, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases Israëls's keen eye for capturing the quiet moments of everyday life. The artist's focus on the artist and the natural world reflects the themes often explored in Israëls's work, namely, the beauty of simplicity and the power of nature.