Skizzenbuch 1853 - 1857

This is the cover of a sketchbook, *Skizzenbuch,* created by German artist Georg Christian Wecker between 1853 and 1857. It is currently housed at the Städel Museum in Frankfurt. The cover is plain and features a light brown surface that has been worn with time, revealing the book's long history. The simple cover design and the worn patina are indicative of the sketchbook's humble purpose, which was likely to contain preparatory drawings and notes by Wecker. Sketchbooks are an important aspect of the creative process, offering insights into an artist's working methods.