Sketchbook

Ernest Meissonier

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Sketchbook by Ernest Meissonier shows a closed book with a worn cover. The cover is primarily composed of marbled paper with a predominantly red, blue, and yellow color scheme. The marbled design consists of rows of rounded, swirling patterns resembling waves or feathers in red, blue, yellow, and white hues. Darker areas appear more muted. The cover's edges are frayed and discolored, with patches of white damage on the left side. Wear and tear are visible on the corners and edges, and the right corner is partially peeled off. The book rests on a dark gray background.