Schetsen van honderd vrouwen 1814

"Schetsen van honderd vrouwen" is the cover of a sketchbook by the Japanese artist Aikawa Minwa, created in 1814. This book features 100 sketches of women, showcasing Minwa's artistic talent during his short lifetime. Though only 15 years old when he died, Aikawa Minwa's work is considered to be a significant contribution to the history of Japanese art, as he was a noted practitioner of the *ukiyo-e* style. The cover of this sketchbook showcases a simple, yet elegant design with a black cover adorned with two vertically oriented strips of paper with Japanese calligraphy.