Havengezicht 1834 - 1911

"Havengezicht" (Harbor View) is a graphite drawing by Dutch artist Jozef Israëls, dating from 1834-1911. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a harbor scene, likely in the Netherlands, with a focus on a misty atmosphere. Israëls, renowned for his realist and impressionistic style, captured the essence of a serene harbor scene, with delicate lines and subtle tonal variations. The drawing, a testament to the artist's early explorations of landscape and atmospheric effects, foreshadows his later mastery of light and shadow.