Twee studies van een meisje en een paard 1834 - 1911

This work, "Two Studies of a Girl and a Horse," was created by Jozef Israëls with graphite on paper. The studies are loosely sketched, emphasizing line and form over detailed representation, capturing a sense of motion and momentary observation. The composition is divided into two distinct groupings. The first drawing on the left is of a girl, the network of lines defining her form, while the second on the right, appears to depict the girl with a horse. The structure of the sketch is about capturing the subject's essence rather than providing a complete picture. Notice the use of hatching to create depth and shadow. Here, the unfinished quality invites us to consider the process of seeing and the role of the artist in translating fleeting perceptions into enduring forms. It emphasizes that the value lies not only in the final image but also in the act of exploration and discovery.