Notater samt rids af et hoved 1913 - 1914

This is a page from a sketchbook, "Notater samt rids af et hoved", by J.A. Jerichau, from somewhere around 1916. It's made with ink on paper. You can see, it's not about perfection. It's about the energy of the line, the quick notations, and the feeling of the artist's hand moving across the page. The lines are so spare, so minimal, yet they suggest a world of thoughts and observations. Look at the little sketch of a head – it's barely there, just a few strokes, but it captures a sense of form and presence. The paper itself has a history – you can see stains, smudges, maybe even a fingerprint or two. These aren't mistakes; they're part of the story. It reminds me of Cy Twombly’s sketchbooks, both artists used the intimacy of the sketchbook to get to something raw and unfiltered. It’s not about showing off skill, it’s about the messy, beautiful process of thinking and seeing. It's like an invitation to join the artist in their studio.