Bovenlichaam van een figuur 1834 - 1911

"Bovenlichaam van een figuur," a graphite sketch by Jozef Israëls, is a quick study of the upper body of a figure. Executed with loose, gestural lines, the drawing captures the essence of the human form with an immediacy that is characteristic of Israëls' working methods. This sketch, dating from 1834-1911, likely served as a preliminary exploration for a larger work, reflecting Israëls' focus on capturing the fleeting moments of everyday life in his art. This intimate, unfinished work resides in the Rijksmuseum.