Schetsboek met 33 bladen 1848 - 1888

aged paper

toned paper

limited colour palette

reduced colour palette

muted colour palette

personal sketchbook

unrealistic statue

coloured pencil

limited palette

watercolor

This is a sketchbook by Anton Mauve, a Dutch painter known for his landscapes and depictions of rural life. The sketchbook, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, contains 33 sheets and was used by Mauve between 1848 and 1888. Its small size allowed Mauve to easily carry it around for on-the-go sketching, capturing fleeting moments of inspiration. The sketchbook's cover, made of canvas, reflects the practicality and artistic sensibility of the artist.