Schetsboek met 19 bladen 1883 - 1922

This “Schetsboek met 19 bladen” or sketchbook with 19 pages was made by Johanna van de Kamer at an unknown date. Looking at this cover, I imagine Johanna carrying it with her, a trusty companion for capturing fleeting ideas, small thoughts, or initial sketches. It's well-worn, showing that it's been used and loved. The cover is plain, yet it hints at the possibilities held within. I imagine Johanna's excitement at the blank pages. What will she draw? A landscape, a figure, or perhaps a purely abstract design? The sketchbook is more than just paper; it's a space for experimentation. It’s a place where ideas take shape and evolve. I see this sketchbook as part of an ongoing conversation among artists. Each page invites us to imagine what Johanna was thinking, feeling, and seeing as she filled it with her own unique vision.