Schetsboek met 55 bladen by Willem Bastiaan Tholen

Schetsboek met 55 bladen c. 1900 - 1931

aged paper

toned paper

worn

sculpture

grainy texture

unrealistic statue

carved into stone

watercolor

historical font

statue

This is a sketchbook by Willem Bastiaan Tholen, a prominent Dutch painter known for his works in the Hague School style. This particular sketchbook, created between 1900 and 1931, contains 55 sheets and is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. It is a testament to Tholen's artistic process, showcasing the evolution of his ideas and techniques through quick sketches and studies. The sketchbook provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a master artist.