Vrouw, in profiel 1875 - 1934

This sketch, titled "Vrouw, in profiel," was created by Isaac Israels, a Dutch artist active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Israels was known for capturing the vibrant life of his time, and this work offers an intimate look at his artistic process, providing a glimpse into how women were seen and represented in art during that era. The sketch presents a woman in profile, her features rendered with a simple and raw economy of line. Israels’ impressionistic style captures a sense of the ephemeral, and the sketch allows us to consider the role of women in the rapidly changing social landscape of the late 19th century. In his broader body of work, Israels sought to capture the essence of modern life and the female form, often focusing on working-class women. The emotional weight of the piece comes from its fleeting, unfinished quality, inviting us to reflect on the often-unseen lives and experiences of women in history.