Handwerkende vrouw en schets van een boer bij een hek 1834 - 1911

"Handwerkende vrouw en schets van een boer bij een hek" is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Jozef Israëls, known for his realistic depictions of everyday life. The artwork, dated between 1834 and 1911, is a sketch, likely a study for a larger work. The upper portion features a seated woman, her head bowed in concentration, perhaps sewing or performing another domestic task. The lower section presents a sketch of a man reclining near a fence, suggesting a scene of rural life. This drawing exemplifies Israëls' focus on ordinary people and their activities, a hallmark of his Realism style. The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam houses this piece, a testament to the artist's lasting impact on Dutch art.