Skizzenbuch 1802 - 1846

"Skizzenbuch" (Sketchbook) is a work by Friedrich Hoffstadt, a German artist who was born in 1802. The sketchbook, housed in the Städel Museum, showcases a marbled cover, a popular decorative technique used on books in the 19th century. The marbling pattern was achieved through a process of dropping colored inks onto a water-based solution, creating unique patterns. The cover is evidence of Hoffstadt’s artistic process and provides insights into his creative practices during the 1802-1846 period.