Twee staande vrouwen c. 1915s - 1925s

Isaac Israels made this drawing of two standing women with pencil on paper. It's all about how the line moves, kinda scratchy, almost like he's feeling around for the form rather than just defining it. Look at the way the pencil marks gather and disperse, creating a sense of volume and depth. It's like he’s mapping out the space with these quick, darting lines. Notice the hatching on the dress of the top figure - it’s kind of scribbled, not precise, but that's what gives it energy. The texture of the paper comes through, it's not trying to hide itself. This kind of exploratory mark-making reminds me of Cy Twombly, both artists embrace the messiness of process. It's about capturing a fleeting moment, a sense of immediacy, rather than aiming for a polished, finished look. Incomplete, but full of life.