Staande vrouw, mogelijk een danseres c. 1915s - 1925s

"Staande vrouw, mogelijk een danseres" (Standing Woman, Possibly a Dancer) is a sketch by Isaac Israels, a Dutch painter and draftsman, created between the 1910s and 1920s. The drawing, held in the Rijksmuseum, captures a woman in a dynamic pose, likely a dancer, with a strong emphasis on her outstretched arm and flowing skirt. Israels' use of quick, gestural lines creates a sense of movement and spontaneity, characteristic of his style. The sketch offers a glimpse into Israels' process of capturing the essence of his subjects, revealing his keen observation of human form and movement.