Schetsboek met 23 bladen 1890 - 1946

This sketchbook with 23 pages by Cornelis Vreedenburgh sits here as a testament to process and the quiet beauty of the everyday. The cover is muted, almost monastic in its simplicity. I imagine Vreedenburgh walking around with this book tucked under his arm, ready to capture a fleeting moment. The pages would have absorbed the light and atmosphere of the world around him. Think about the artist pausing, opening the book, and making marks that translate what he sees and feels. The slight imperfections and smudges speak of a life lived, and a world observed. This isn't about perfection; it’s about the intimate act of seeing and recording. It reminds me of other artists like Agnes Martin who find profound beauty in the subtle and the simple. Sketchbooks are where artists play, experiment, and find their own unique language. They are spaces where mistakes are not failures but stepping stones. They are a testament to the ongoing conversation artists have across time, inspiring one another to see and create in new ways.