Schetsen voor kunstenaars - deel drie Possibly 1883 - 1885

This is a sketchbook cover from "Schetsen voor kunstenaars - deel drie," (Sketches for Artists - Part Three) by Japanese artist Kōno Bairei (1844-1895). The cover, dated to 1883-1885, is a simple blue with a title inscription in black ink and a few water stains, suggesting the sketchbook's use by Bairei. This sketchbook is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This small but historically significant object offers a glimpse into the creative process of a renowned Japanese artist.