Skizzenbuch Possibly 1877 - 1878

This is a photograph of the cover of Friedrich Metz's sketchbook, “Skizzenbuch”, which is housed in the Städel Museum. Dating back to 1877-1878, the cover is made of a dark material that appears to have been covered in a layer of black specks. The cover has been well-worn over time and has a discolored rectangular patch in the center, where a label used to be. This piece gives an insight into the artist's process and offers a glimpse into the tools and techniques used in artmaking during this era.