Studie 1921 - 1922

"Studie" (1921-1922) is a pencil drawing by Dutch painter Isaac Israels, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum. This quick sketch is a preliminary study for a larger work, likely portraying a group of figures in an informal setting. The loose lines and gestural marks characteristic of Israels' style suggest a fleeting moment captured in the artist's notebook, hinting at the dynamic energy of the scene. This study demonstrates the importance of preparatory sketches in the artist's creative process.