Envelop met losse foto's 1943 - 1944

This artwork, "Envelop met losse foto's" (Envelope with Loose Photos), created by Blankenburg & Luca in 1943-44, is a simple yet evocative piece. It consists of a plain white envelope with the inscription "Deutsche Bundesbahn" (German Federal Railway) at the top and a handwritten number at the bottom. The absence of visual imagery and the use of everyday materials like an envelope create a minimalist aesthetic, evoking a sense of history and the mundane realities of wartime correspondence. The artwork's dimensions (137 mm x 90 mm, 240 mm x 190 mm) further enhance its intimate scale, prompting contemplation of the personal stories hidden within such seemingly ordinary objects.