Schetsboek met 44 bladen 1848 - 1888

"Schetsboek met 44 bladen" (Sketchbook with 44 leaves) is an artwork by Anton Mauve, created between 1848 and 1888. The sketchbook, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, consists of 44 blank pages bound together. It is a simple yet evocative piece that showcases the artist's creative process, offering a glimpse into his artistic journey and the development of his style. Mauve, known for his landscapes and animal studies, would have used this sketchbook to practice and capture fleeting moments of inspiration.