Abklatsch van de krijttekening op blad 28 recto 1875 - 1934

Here's a drawing by Isaac Israels, made with chalk. Look how he's managed to make such a solid form out of what seems like barely anything at all. I wonder what it was like for Israels, making these marks, probably quickly, trying to catch the essence of this figure. The texture is so delicate, it's almost like a whisper. You can see the trace of the artist's hand as it moved across the paper, creating this image bit by bit. It reminds me of other artists who were working at the time, like Degas, who were also interested in capturing fleeting moments. This piece feels like a reminder that art isn't just about the finished product, it's about the process, the searching, and the conversation between the artist and the world.