Rijksmuseum

Twee meisjes in de sneeuw

Date

c. 1890 - c. 1894

Medium

panel, oil paint (paint)

Institution

Rijksmuseum

An everday scene in Amsterdam in the winter: two warmly dressed factory workers or studio models. Israels painted them as if, during their break, they had briefly, hesitatingly, stopped before him. However, appearances can be deceptive. The pose of both women is carefully considered, and the black and red passages of their shawls and coats are contrasted to create a well-balanced composition, despite looking like the record of a fleeting moment.

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