Schetsboek met 98 bladen 1864 - 1880

This is a sketchbook by Johannes Tavenraat, a Dutch artist active in the 19th century. The book, housed in the Rijksmuseum, contains 98 pages of sketches created between 1864 and 1880. The cover, made of dark leather with an embossed pattern of leaves, hints at the potential contents: landscapes, botanical studies, or perhaps portraits. Tavenraat's sketches, though not exhibited themselves, provide a valuable insight into his artistic process and the evolution of his style.