Annotatie c. 1923 - 1934

Isaac Israels made this annotation, probably in pencil, sometime between 1880 and 1934. The colours here are so muted and subtle, almost like a whisper on the page, the pale background and delicate script suggesting a quiet, reflective moment. You can really feel the artist working through something, like the paper is a stand-in for his mind. Look closely and you will see the slight texture of the paper, the delicate variations in tone, and how the artist’s hand moved across the page. The way he writes 'in Dulan' in pencil, in such a casual way, suggests that this was a note to himself, a quick thought jotted down, an idea waiting to be developed. It reminds me a bit of Cy Twombly, actually, or maybe even Agnes Martin, the way it embraces simplicity and openness, leaving so much space for interpretation. It's a beautiful reminder that art doesn't always have to shout to be heard.