Rijtuigen op straat 1875 - 1934

Isaac Israels made this drawing with graphite, probably in a sketchbook, sometime in his life. It's all about speed here, isn't it? Israels captured the fleeting impression of carriages on a street. Look at those bold, dark lines! It is like he’s racing to capture the scene before it vanishes. The graphite is smudged in places, creating a sense of movement and atmosphere, like the dust kicked up by the horses' hooves. Notice the contrast between the densely shaded areas and the delicate, almost scribbled lines that suggest the architectural details around the street. These marks create a sense of depth and perspective. It reminds me of some of Daumier's quick sketches of urban life, that same gritty energy. Israels is less about precise representation and more about conveying a feeling, an experience. Art is about that buzz. The constant conversation between artists, like a game of telephone across generations.