Isabel Bishop Early Sketchbook c. 1928 - 1936

This sketchbook page from Isabel Bishop's early career (c. 1928-1936) showcases her artistic style through a series of quick, gestural drawings in pencil. The prominent sketch on the left features a figure standing beside a lamppost, demonstrating Bishop's signature focus on capturing the everyday moments and figures of urban life. This page, filled with sketches of both people and objects, reveals Bishop's keen observational skills and her interest in the details of the city. These preliminary studies are a window into Bishop's creative process, allowing us to see her artistic ideas take shape.