Inside Front Cover (from Sketchbook) by John Quincy Adams Ward

Inside Front Cover (from Sketchbook) 1857 - 1860

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"Inside Front Cover (from Sketchbook)" is an 1857-1860 work by American sculptor John Quincy Adams Ward. It depicts a blank page from Ward's sketchbook, highlighting the artist's creative process and the importance of preliminary drawings. The page features faint pencil marks and a few water stains, lending a personal and intimate touch to the artwork. This piece provides a glimpse into the mind of a renowned artist, revealing the raw beginnings of artistic creation.