Vrouw met een borduurwerk 1834 - 1911

"Vrouw met een borduurwerk" (Woman with Embroidery) is a pencil sketch by Jozef Israëls, a prominent Dutch realist painter. This artwork, dated between 1834 and 1911, is housed in the Rijksmuseum. The sketch captures a woman in a seated pose, her body partially obscured, suggesting she is engrossed in the act of embroidery. Israëls's works often focused on everyday life and social issues, frequently depicting women in their domestic settings. The sketch's simplicity and subtle lines highlight Israëls's skill in capturing the essence of a moment.