Album met 32 bladen met tekeningen c. 1843 - 1864

This album with drawings was created by Charles Rochussen. The mottled pattern on its cover evokes the chaos and complexity of life itself. This visual texture is not merely decorative; it speaks to the very essence of formlessness found in nature. We recognize a similar fascination with randomness in the marbled endpapers of Renaissance books, a motif which itself dates back to ancient Egypt and the imitation of precious stone. Consider how these patterns recur throughout art history, from the swirling nebulas in Romantic landscapes to the abstract expressions of the 20th century. Each time, the non-form attempts to reconcile the viewer to the underlying disorder from which all order springs. This primal connection resonates deeply, tapping into our collective unconscious and our inherent drive to find meaning in the seeming void. The enduring appeal of this motif lies in its ability to bridge the conscious and subconscious, reminding us of the cyclical nature of existence.