Notities c. 1885 - 1902

"Notities" is a sketch book, possibly a study or a collection of notes, by Dutch painter Jozef Israëls. This artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum and dates from circa 1885 to 1902. While the contents of this sketch book remain unknown, it provides a fascinating insight into the artistic processes of one of the most celebrated Dutch Realist painters. The back cover of the book reveals a sticker from Geo Rowney & Co., a London-based supplier of artists’ materials. The sticker suggests that Israëls may have used this book for working on sketches and studies, likely while traveling or in the field.