Notities 1854 - 1868

"Notities" (Notes), a work by Dutch artist Johannes Tavenraat, is a handwritten document on paper dating from 1854-1868. This artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the artist’s personal thoughts and working processes. The document contains a series of notes and calculations, possibly relating to his artistic practice. It exemplifies the importance of artists’ notebooks and sketches as valuable resources for understanding their creative development and artistic methods.