Notities c. 1868s - 1878s

"Notities" is a drawing by Dutch artist Jan Willem van Borselen, dating back to the late 1860s or early 1870s. This piece is housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and showcases a blank page of a notebook filled with handwritten notes. The artwork represents a snapshot of Van Borselen's creative process, capturing his thoughts and ideas in a raw and personal way. The intimate and fragmentary nature of the drawing provides viewers with a glimpse into the artist's mind and his artistic practice. This simple yet powerful piece is a testament to the power of documentation and the importance of preserving creative processes.