Stadsgezicht 1875 - 1934

Isaac Israels made this drawing, a cityscape, with charcoal, or maybe graphite. I can almost see him there, rapidly sketching in a notebook, trying to get the essence of the place down quick. It’s all about capturing a fleeting moment, before the light changes or the feeling fades. I imagine his hand moving across the page, searching for the right lines, the right angles, to convey the hustle and bustle of the city. There's a lovely mix of quick, energetic marks and more considered, careful strokes, which gives the drawing a real sense of depth and texture. You can feel the artist working through the image. You know, the way he layers those lines reminds me a little of Cy Twombly, or maybe even some of Philip Guston's looser drawings. It’s like they’re all part of this ongoing conversation, artists riffing off each other's ideas, pushing the boundaries of what drawing can be. And that's what makes looking at art so exciting, isn't it? It’s about seeing how each artist brings their own unique perspective to the table, adding their voice to the mix.