Staande figuur met handen in de zakken c. 1915s - 1925s

Isaac Israels made this drawing of a standing figure with their hands in their pockets. The figure is rendered with quick, energetic marks using graphite on paper. I can imagine Israels capturing a fleeting moment, perhaps someone he observed in a busy city street. The lines create a sense of movement, almost as if the person is caught mid-stride. It's fascinating how just a few strokes can suggest the weight of the body, the texture of clothing, and even a sense of attitude. I bet he had to sketch fast. The scribbled, layered marks describing the coat remind me of Impressionist painters like Degas and Manet, who were also interested in depicting modern life with immediacy. Israels seems to be having a conversation with them. In art, it's all about that ongoing exchange, with artists building upon and responding to one another's work across time.