St. Petersburg 1868

drawing, print, ink, chalk

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

print

book

personal sketchbook

ink

coloured pencil

england

sketch

chalk

pen and pencil

sketchbook drawing

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

watercolor

"St. Petersburg" is a sketchbook by Charles George Lewis from 1868. It features a green, textured cover with a white label containing handwritten text documenting the artist's travels. This sketchbook, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, reveals the artist's journey from St. Petersburg to Stockholm through Finland, offering insight into his process and artistic observations during his travels. This piece serves as a valuable historical document and a glimpse into the artistic practices of the 19th century.