Artwork
Nude female figure
Nude female figure is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Isaac Israëls. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the Kröller-Müller Museum.
About this work
Overview
Isaac Israëls, a Dutch painter associated with the Amsterdam Impressionism movement, executed the oil painting *Nude female figure* in 1917. The work belongs to the tradition of nude painting and is part of the permanent collection of the Kröller‑Müller Museum in the Netherlands.
Subject & Meaning
The canvas presents a solitary woman lying on a bed, her head supported by her left arm and her right arm relaxed at her side. The composition emphasizes a tranquil, intimate atmosphere, inviting contemplation of the figure’s repose within a simple interior setting.
Technique & Style
Executed with loose, impressionistic brushwork, the painting captures the subtle modulation of light across the skin and the surrounding fabric. Visible strokes convey a sense of immediacy, while the warm beige background and soft white sheet enhance the overall quiet tonal harmony.
History & Provenance
Created toward the end of Israëls’s career—he lived from 1865 to 1934—the work entered the Kröller‑Müller Museum’s collection, where it remains on display. Its acquisition reflects the museum’s focus on early‑20th‑century Dutch art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Isaac Lazarus Israëls (Dutch pronunciation: ; 3 February 1865 – 7 October 1934) was a Dutch painter associated with the Amsterdam Impressionism movement.
