Gezicht van een vrouw c. 1886 - 1934

"Gezicht van een vrouw" (Face of a Woman) is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist Isaac Israels, dating from 1886 to 1934. This quick study, likely made from life, shows the artist's interest in capturing the human figure. The sketch is housed in the Rijksmuseum and is a powerful example of Israels' ability to convey emotion and character through simple lines and shading. The delicate lines suggest a sense of intimacy and the artist's connection to the subject. The study can be considered a prime example of a quick sketch created by an artist to capture fleeting moments of human expression.