Meisjeskopje 1834 - 1911

"Meisjeskopje" is a delicate pencil drawing by Dutch painter Jozef Israëls, housed in the Rijksmuseum. Created sometime between 1834 and 1911, it portrays the head and shoulders of a young girl, capturing her innocence and natural beauty with subtle strokes. This intimate portrait showcases Israëls' mastery of capturing the essence of his subjects through simple yet expressive lines. The drawing exemplifies Israëls' focus on everyday life and the beauty of the ordinary, a theme that resonated with his contemporaries.