Schetsboek met 19 bladen 1881 - 1883

This is the cover of a sketchbook with 19 pages by George Hendrik Breitner, held at the Rijksmuseum. The cover's surface is dominated by a marbled pattern in muted earth tones. Soft, amorphous shapes of brown and beige blend across the cover, creating a play of light and shadow, punctuated by delicate writing. The texture appears smooth, inviting touch, while the overall composition suggests a self-contained world of abstract forms, alluding to the unseen contents within. The sketchbook invites us to explore the connection between the external presentation and internal workings of the artist's mind. The marbling, reminiscent of natural patterns, speaks to the dialogue between the artist and the world. Breitner's drawings function not just as records, but as sites where perception is actively constructed. In its modesty and simplicity, this object embodies the transformative power of art.