Brev fra Anna Hansen, Gævnøe 1864 - 1941

Here is a letter in muted tones by Niels Larsen Stevns; its dimensions are similar to the size of a postcard. A letter written in Danish, I can tell you that much. The nib of the pen must have been sharp. The lines are consistent, the pressure even, and it doesn't look like the writer paused much. I’m really struck by the marks and the gesture of handwriting. Handwriting is so personal! It's like your own personal dance. The letter is also a drawing! Imagine how the simple and unpretentious drawing adds another layer of meaning to the correspondence. We have the words, but we also have the drawing; both give such insight into the person who made them. How the turn of phrase and line weight are so familiar, like a conversation between old friends. The process of making any artwork involves intention and meaning, and it's beautiful to think about these connections across time. We can appreciate this letter on its own, but it also resonates with other forms of creative expression.