Rejsedagbog 1845

Johan Thomas Lundbye created this page from a travel journal using paper and ink. Travel journals were often made with readily available, portable materials, reflecting a practical approach to recording experiences on the go. The paper's texture and color bear witness to the absorption of ink, creating a visual record of the artist's thoughts and observations. The handwritten script captures the immediate, unfiltered nature of personal reflection. The act of handwriting itself is a process of translating thoughts into physical form, with each stroke contributing to the overall texture and weight of the composition. In the 19th century, the rise of industrialization transformed paper production, making it more accessible. Travel became more common, but the labor involved in writing, and the privilege of documenting one’s experiences, remained tied to social class. Lundbye’s journal page reminds us of the value of slowing down, and recording our own experiences in a tactile, meaningful way.