Vrouwen op een gracht, mogelijk de Prinsengracht te Amsterdam 1886 - 1903

"Vrouwen op een gracht, mogelijk de Prinsengracht te Amsterdam," is a charcoal sketch by Dutch painter Isaac Israels, dating from between 1886 and 1903, currently held at the Rijksmuseum. This quick sketch, possibly depicting women on the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam, demonstrates Israels's interest in capturing the essence of everyday life in his city. The loose, gestural lines suggest a sense of immediacy and a focus on capturing the overall mood and feeling of the scene, rather than precise detail.