Schetsboek met 18 bladen by Willem Witsen

Schetsboek met 18 bladen c. 1910 - 1915

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This is a sketchbook, "Schetsboek met 18 bladen," by Dutch artist Willem Witsen (1860-1923), containing 18 pages. It dates from around 1910-1915 and is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The cover, a speckled brown with a dark brown border, likely represents Witsen's interest in the ordinary, as he favored depicting the everyday lives of the Dutch people in his paintings. The sketchbook is a fascinating artifact, offering a glimpse into the creative process of a renowned artist.