Toeschouwers bij een theatervoorstelling c. 1915s - 1925s

"Toeschouwers bij een theatervoorstelling" is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist Isaac Israels, created sometime between the 1910s and 1920s. The drawing captures a moment of a theatrical performance, depicting the backs of seated audience members gazing towards the stage. The sketchy and gestural lines highlight the dynamism and energy of the scene, evoking the atmosphere and movement of the theatre. While the stage itself is not visible, the tilted angle of the audience’s heads and their focused gaze hint at the captivating nature of the play.