Schetsboekje met tekeningen 1887

This is the cover of a small sketchbook by Dutch artist Pieter de Josselin de Jong, created in 1887. The brown cover is embossed with the word "ALBUM" in gold lettering and features a faded, handwritten label in the upper left corner. It is likely this sketchbook, now in the Rijksmuseum, was used by the artist to capture his ideas and initial drawings. Sketchbooks like this are an essential part of an artist's process, offering a glimpse into their creative development.