Windvlaag op het Dapperplein in Amsterdam
Isaac Israels
c. 1895
Medium
paper
Dimensions
290; 487; 641; 38; 450
About this artwork
pastel
Art Historical Context
Isaac Israels (1865–1934), a leading figure of the Amsterdam Impressionists, created this lively pastel around 1895 to capture a fleeting moment on Dapperplein, a bustling square in Amsterdam’s working-class neighborhood. Alongside artists like George Hendrik Breitner, Israels turned away from traditional studio subjects to portray modern urban life—street vendors, passersby, and the ever-changing weather—with quick, spontaneous strokes that convey movement and atmosphere. Executed in pastel on paper, the medium’s soft, velvety texture allowed Israels to suggest wind-whipped clothing and swir...