Norway and Denmark 1866

This is a 19th-century leather-bound sketchbook by English artist Charles George Lewis, who was known for his landscape paintings and watercolors. This particular sketchbook, dating back to 1866, features a label on the cover noting the artist's travels through Norway, Copenhagen, and Hamburg. The sketchbook's worn texture suggests its use and the artist's extensive travels through Europe. Currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, the "Norway and Denmark" sketchbook offers a glimpse into the creative processes of a renowned landscape artist during his travels.