Abklatsch van de krijttekening op blad 4 recto 1887 - 1934

This transfer drawing was made by Isaac Israels, probably in his studio using chalk on paper. What I love about it is how the image seems to emerge, barely there, like a ghost or a memory. The texture is so delicate, the chalk creating a soft, almost blurry effect. You can almost feel the artist's hand as he rubbed the chalk onto the surface. See that darker smudge? It feels like a concentrated moment, like the artist was trying to capture something specific but then let it dissolve back into the mist. It's a beautiful example of how art doesn't always have to be about perfect representation, but can be about capturing a feeling, a fleeting moment. I’m reminded of Manet’s quick sketches; the way he captured the essence of a scene with just a few strokes. Like Manet, Israels embraces ambiguity. It’s not about what we see, but about how we see.