Schetsboek XXIII met 20 bladen 1875 - 1934

This is the cover of a sketchbook, “Schetsboek XXIII met 20 bladen,” by Dutch artist Isaac Israels. The cover is made of brown paper and bears the artist's signature and the number XXIII, indicating that this is the 23rd sketchbook in a series created by the artist. The sketchbook was created between 1875 and 1934, a period that spanned most of the artist's life and career, and is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The contents of this sketchbook likely contain drawings, sketches, and preparatory studies for Israels' artwork.