Zittende figuur, mogelijk een jongen 1875 - 1934

"Zittende figuur, mogelijk een jongen" is a quick sketch by Dutch artist Isaac Israels, dating from between 1875 and 1934. The drawing features a single figure in a reclining pose, rendered in a loose and expressive style with minimal detail. The composition, captured in a simple pencil on paper, is characteristic of Israels's practice of sketching, which served as a way to capture moments of observation and study figures in their natural environment. This work, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, exemplifies Israels's ability to convey a sense of movement and spontaneity with fluid lines and subtle shading, typical of the Impressionist and Realist styles he was known for.