Schetsboek met 46 bladen vervaardigd in Amsterdam, Rotterdam en Haarlem by George Hendrik Breitner

Schetsboek met 46 bladen vervaardigd in Amsterdam, Rotterdam en Haarlem 1907

natural stone pattern

rippled sketch texture

toned paper

worn

grainy texture

carved into stone

watercolour bleed

natural texture

street

organic texture

watercolor

This is a sketchbook by Dutch painter George Hendrik Breitner, created in 1907. It contains 46 pages filled with sketches, likely made during travels between Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Haarlem. This sketchbook, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into Breitner’s creative process, showcasing his use of quick sketches to capture the essence of his surroundings. The green cover, with its textured pattern, adds to the artistry of this piece and reveals the artist's personal touch in preserving his artistic journey.