Twee studies van een zittende jonge vrouw c. 1890 - 1920

"Twee studies van een zittende jonge vrouw" (Two studies of a seated young woman) is a charcoal sketch by Dutch painter Isaac Israels. This drawing, dating from between 1890 and 1920, is housed in the Rijksmuseum. It demonstrates Israels' keen eye for capturing movement and form. The loose, gestural lines create a sense of dynamism, suggesting a moment of transition and informality. This sketch is a testament to Israels' practice of capturing fleeting moments of everyday life in a spontaneous and expressive manner.