Figuurstudies 1875 - 1934

"Figuurstudies" is a charcoal drawing on paper by Dutch artist Isaac Israels, dating from 1875 - 1934. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, the artwork depicts a sketchy landscape, likely a study for a larger work, with a focus on the figure of a person in the foreground. Its loose, gestural lines and hazy atmosphere are characteristic of Israels' style, a product of the Dutch Impressionist movement. This study of a figure is a key component of Israels' artistic practice, revealing the artist's thoughtful process of composition.