Slapende vrouw 1875 - 1934

"Slapende vrouw" (Sleeping Woman) is a delicate pen-and-ink sketch by Isaac Israels, created between 1875 and 1934. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the essence of a sleeping woman in a minimalist style. With minimal lines, Israels effectively portrays the figure, highlighting the contours of the body, the woman's face, and the subtle details of her hands, creating a sense of both stillness and vulnerability. This piece exemplifies Israels' mastery of line drawing and his keen observation of human forms.