Fine Art

Donkey Rides on the Beach — History & Facts

In contrast to Hague School painters, Isaac Israels depicted the carefree, touristic aspect of the seaside resort of Scheveningen. He often used models for these scenes – in this case, his acquaintances Suze Pont, Agatha Pauw and her little sister. Israels worked rapidly: ‘Never work too much, no more than two hours at a stretch, do not fuss too long, otherwise you will lose your freshness.’

More Artworks by Isaac Israëls

A depiction of a glassblowing workshop by Isaac Israëls.

Interieur van een glasblazerij 2

Isaac Israëls

A landscape painting by Isaac Israëls depicting a canal with industrial buildings.

Kanaal met aan de oever fabrieksterrein

Isaac Israëls

This painting depicts a worker's portrait by Isaac Israëls.

Kop van een man, portret van een arbeider 2

Isaac Israëls

A depiction of glassblowers at work, showcasing vibrant colors and dynamic movement.

Glasblazers

Isaac Israëls

A depiction of a cowboy on horseback in a vibrant landscape.

Cowboy te paard

Isaac Israëls

A scene depicting people in a street in The Hague at evening.

Mensen in de Venestraat te Den Haag bij avond

Isaac Israëls

This painting depicts young maids by the Leidsegracht in Amsterdam.

Dienstmeisjes op de Leidsegracht

Isaac Israëls

A depiction of three kitchen helpers at work by Isaac Israëls.

Drie keukenhulpen aan het werk

Isaac Israëls

A painting depicting three women walking along a canal.

Drie vrouwen wandelen langs een gracht

Isaac Israëls

A woman elegantly rides a horse in a vibrant Impressionist style.

Vrouw te paard

Isaac Israëls

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More Genre Scene Art

A group of Haarlem officers in colorful sashes gathers around a banquet table set with glassware, plates, and a large pie, with a patterned banner behind them.

Banquet of the Officers of the St George Civic Guard

Frans Hals

A man in a feathered hat smiles and raises a glass while holding a woman on his lap, both dressed in elaborate 17th-century clothing with a table of objects nearby.

Rembrandt and Saskia in the Scene of the Prodigal Son

Rembrandt van Rijn

A lively outdoor scene shows couples dancing and groups seated at tables under trees, with figures in flowing dresses and straw hats.

Bal du moulin de la Galette

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A dancer in a vivid green dress stands with hands on hips facing forward, surrounded by figures in brown, black, and pink clothing with a balcony and loosely sketched background.

Quadrille at the Moulin Rouge

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A Burial at Ornans

A Burial at Ornans

Gustave Courbet

Two Tahitian women sit against a yellow and blue background; one wears a pale green wrap and red skirt, the other a pink dress with white trim and necklace.

When Will You Marry?

Paul Gauguin

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