Planten c. 1855 - 1859

"Planten" (c. 1855-1859) is a pencil drawing by Jozef Israëls, a Dutch realist painter known for his depictions of everyday life. This sketch, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases Israëls' meticulous attention to detail as he captures the delicate forms of plants with a minimalist approach. The drawing suggests a preliminary study for a larger work, underscoring the importance of observation in Israëls' artistic practice.