Created on 2024-11-15

The image depicts an open sketchbook with two pages visible. On the left-hand page, there's a faint sketch that appears to depict part of a plant or a leafy design. The right-hand page contains both text and a sketch. The text is written in two different languages. At the top, it reads "St. Gallen, 2.07.79" which suggests the location and date of the entry. Below that are the words "Black Rose" and "Schwarze Rose" (meaning black rose in German) followed by what looks like "für K. Kuroin DDR," perhaps indicating the sketch is dedicated to someone or for a specific purpose. The sketch adjacent to the text is a simple and expressive drawing of a rose with dark shading and outlines, giving it a bold appearance consistent with the name "Black Rose." The artwork has the impromptu and gestural quality typical of sketches and working drawings. The two-tone nature of the pages—a faint sketch on the left and a more defined one on the right with accompanying text—gives the impression of a work in progress or a conceptual exploration within an artist's notebook or journal.

Created on 2024-11-14

The image shows an open sketchbook or notebook. On the left page, there are some abstract, gestural drawings or sketches. On the right page, there is some handwritten text in German, which appears to be a description or notes about a "Black Rose" or "Schwarze Rose." Below the text, there is a simple line drawing of a rose.

Created on 2024-11-22

The image presents a sketchbook spread featuring two sketches, one on the left and one on the right. The left page contains a simple yet expressive drawing of a flower, characterized by its abstract form and loose lines. The right page showcases a more detailed sketch of a rose, with a focus on its petals and stem. * **Left Page:** * The left page features a sketch of a flower, likely a rose, but not explicitly labeled. * The flower is depicted in an abstract manner, with loose lines and minimal details. * The overall style of the sketch suggests a quick and spontaneous creation. * **Right Page:** * The right page is dedicated to a more detailed sketch of a rose. * The rose is drawn with a focus on its petals and stem, showcasing a level of detail not present in the left page's sketch. * The text accompanying the sketch reads "St. Gallen, 2.12.78" and "Black Rose, Gilo Schwarze Rose für K. von D.F.", which may indicate the date, location, and possibly the recipient or inspiration behind the sketch. In summary, the image presents a contrast between two sketches, one abstract and spontaneous, and the other more detailed and deliberate. The sketches appear to be related to a rose, with the left page offering a simplified representation and the right page providing a more nuanced depiction.