Schetsboek met 19 bladen by Willem Witsen

Schetsboek met 19 bladen c. 1888 - 1891

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aged paper

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toned paper

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possibly oil pastel

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chalky texture

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carved into stone

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coloured pencil

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underpainting

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pastel chalk drawing

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square

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watercolour bleed

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watercolor

"Schetsboek met 19 bladen," a sketchbook by Willem Witsen, showcases the artist’s working process through 19 drawings. Dating from 1888-1891, the sketchbook provides insight into Witsen's artistic exploration during a pivotal period of his career. The sketchbook's dimensions—112 mm by 175 mm—suggest its intimate and portable nature, allowing Witsen to capture fleeting observations and ideas. This small, bound volume, now held in the Rijksmuseum, serves as a valuable record of Witsen's creative journey.

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