Blank 1902 - 1905

"Blank" is a work by Danish artist Niels Larsen Stevns, dated 1902-1905. The artwork is currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. Measuring 262 mm by 250 mm, "Blank" presents a minimalist aesthetic, comprised primarily of a blank white canvas. Its simplicity invites viewers to contemplate the nature of abstraction and the potential for art to exist without overt representation. The absence of visual content allows for a focus on the physicality of the canvas itself, its texture, and its presence in the space. This blank canvas is a powerful example of minimalist art, a movement which emerged in the early 20th century.