Abklatsch van de krijttekening op blad 7 recto c. 1886 - 1934

This charcoal sketch by Isaac Israels, "Abklatsch van de krijttekening op blad 7 recto" (c. 1886-1934), is a study of a reclining figure. The artist's loose, gestural lines capture the form of the body in a relaxed, almost impressionistic style. The use of charcoal creates a sense of softness and fluidity, characteristic of Israels' work, and the sketch is likely a preliminary study for a larger work. This artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum.