Staande man met de armen over elkaar c. 1915s - 1925s

"Staande man met de armen over elkaar" is a quick pencil sketch on paper by Dutch artist Isaac Israels. The drawing depicts a man standing with his arms crossed, his head bowed slightly. Created sometime between the 1910s and 1920s, it is a study in figure drawing, demonstrating Israels' mastery of capturing form and gesture in a minimal style. This work is housed in the Rijksmuseum, a prominent repository of Dutch art. The sketch, characteristic of Israels' practice, offers a glimpse into the artist's process and his keen eye for capturing the human figure. The work is a simple yet powerful example of the artist’s artistic skill.