Vers. Side 15 1840 - 1844

This handwritten page comes from a book made by Johan Thomas Lundbye, around the 1840s. It is made with paper and ink; simple materials, yet powerful in their ability to convey thought and emotion through script. The work’s material qualities speak to the intimacy of the artist's process. Lundbye painstakingly inscribed each letter, line after line, filling the page with dense script. The texture of the paper, the weight of the ink, and the form of the handwriting all contribute to the artwork’s effect. The act of writing itself has deep cultural and social significance. It’s a practice tied to literacy, education, and access to information. Lundbye's handwritten script reflects a time when penmanship was a valued skill. This invites us to think about the labor involved in producing this artwork, as well as the social context in which it was created. It also moves us to see beyond the traditional definition of art, and appreciate the artistry inherent in everyday practices.