Zittende vrouw, voorovergebogen 1875 - 1934

"Zittende vrouw, voorovergebogen" is a charcoal sketch by Dutch artist Isaac Israels, dating from 1875 to 1934. This preliminary study, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Israels's masterful use of line and tone to capture the essence of a seated woman, rendered in a dynamic, gestural style. The subject's form is suggested through a network of overlapping lines and areas of dense shading, hinting at her posture and presence without revealing explicit details. The simplicity of the composition and the artist's confident strokes contribute to a powerful and expressive portrayal of the figure.