“Sketchbook” by Henry Somm (c. 1885) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of Art Institute of Chicago.

Sketchbook

Sketchbook

TitleSketchbook
ArtistHenry Somm French, 1844-1907
Datec. 1885 19th century
MediumPen and black, brown, and blue inks and graphite on ivory wove paper
Classificationsketchbook
OriginFrance France
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineWilliam McCallin McKee Memorial Endowment
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

About this artwork

“Sketchbook” is a work by Henry Somm French, 1844-1907, dated c. 1885. It is executed in pen and black, brown, and blue inks and graphite on ivory wove paper and classified as sketchbook. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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Updated 2026-09-06