Bordenrek en een tafel met eten en drinken c. 1855 - 1859

This pencil sketch titled "Bordenrek en een tafel met eten en drinken" (Shelf and a table with food and drink), created between 1855 and 1859 by Jozef Israëls, is a study in the style of Realism. It depicts a shelf and table laden with food and drink, capturing a moment of everyday life. The loose, gestural lines of the drawing reflect Israëls's interest in capturing the essence of the subject rather than meticulously rendering it. This work, now in the Rijksmuseum, provides insight into the artist's creative process and his focus on depicting the ordinary.