Schetsboek met 25 bladen c. 1887 - 1897

This sketchbook by Dutch artist Willem Witsen, dating back to c. 1887 - 1897, is a fascinating glimpse into the artist's creative process. The cover, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, reveals a series of abstract stains and splotches of watercolor and ink, suggesting a palette of colors used in the artist's works. The artist's use of the sketchbook as a platform for experimentation and exploration of color, texture, and form is evident in these abstract marks, highlighting the importance of such sketchbooks in the artistic process.