Portret van een meisje (1834 - 1911)

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"Portret van een meisje" is a captivating watercolor painting by the renowned Dutch artist Jozef Israëls, dating back to sometime between 1834 and 1911. This artwork features the delicate yet expressive portrait of a young girl, rendered with soft, fluid brushstrokes that highlight her innocent and contemplative gaze. The painter’s use of a muted color palette, primarily shades of beige and subtle blues, accentuates the gentle features of the girl’s face, her fair hair framing her visage in soft waves.Israëls, known for his empathetic approach to subjects, manages to capture not just the physical appearance but also the soulful expression of the young girl, making this portrait resonate with depth and emotion. The painting’s sketch-like quality and the visible strokes give it an immediacy, as if catching a fleeting moment of the girl’s life, possibly reflecting on her thoughts or daydreams.This artwork is an exquisite example of Israëls’ mastery in portraying human emotion and his exceptional skill in utilizing the medium of watercolor to convey texture and light.

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Jozef Israëls was a Dutch painter. He was a leading member of the group of landscape painters referred to as the Hague School and, during his lifetime, "the most respected Dutch artist of the second half of the nineteenth century".

He was born in Groningen, of Jewish parents. His father, Hartog Abraham Israëls, intended for him to be a businessman, and it was only after a determined struggle that he was allowed to embark on an artistic career. He studied initially from 1835 to 1842 at the Minerva Academy in his home town Groningen.