Schetsboek met 12 bladen 1923 - 1924

Antoon Derkinderen made this sketchbook with 12 pages, though we don't know exactly when or where. It's like glimpsing the artist's quiet moments, right? The muted palette is just beautiful, all these soft, earthy tones. It's as if Derkinderen wasn't trying to shout but rather whisper. Look closely and you can see the texture of the canvas. It’s so raw and tactile, that you can almost feel the artist’s hand moving across it. The way he left that faint smudge on the cover—it’s like a little secret, a hint of the creative process, rather than trying to conceal it. To me, it evokes a sense of intimacy. Like we're right there in the studio with him. It reminds me of the way Agnes Martin would let imperfections be, embracing the beauty of the unplanned. It's all about process and seeing.