Kladbrievenboek Jan Brandes (1743-1808), 1807-1808. by Jan Brandes

Kladbrievenboek Jan Brandes (1743-1808), 1807-1808. 1807 - 1808

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aged paper

homemade paper

paper non-digital material

pale palette

paperlike

light coloured

personal journal design

publication mockup

paper medium

design on paper

This is a blank sheet of lined paper, the "Kladbrievenboek Jan Brandes (1743-1808)," a sketchbook of the Dutch artist Jan Brandes. The inscription in Brandes' hand at the top of the page states that this page is from October 1807 to August 1808, and notes that it is a "concept for 'The Drum' 1800-1807." This page is a fascinating glimpse into the creative process of a famous artist, revealing the raw, initial stages of his artistic development. This work is an important example of a sketchbook, an essential tool for artists to experiment and explore ideas before committing them to a final artwork.