Patroon van een kamizool Possibly 1770 - 1808

janbrandes

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

personal sketchbook

coloured pencil

sketchbook drawing

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

watercolor

"Patroon van een kamizool" (Pattern for a waistcoat) is a drawing by Dutch artist Jan Brandes, created between 1770 and 1808. This small-scale drawing is a page from a sketchbook, offering a glimpse into Brandes' creative process. The drawing, in simple pencil lines, outlines the pattern pieces of a waistcoat, complete with handwritten notes and annotations in Dutch, indicating measurements and placement. This artwork offers insights into the historical tailoring practices and reveals Brandes' meticulous attention to detail in his craft.