Gammel kone ved en garnvinde; i forgunden træhjul 1845

This sketchbook page was created by Johan Thomas Lundbye, likely in the 1840s, using ink on paper. It’s from a collection of travel diaries, filled with his written observations and quick sketches. The writing itself takes precedence. Lundbye's neat script, penned with iron gall ink, fills nearly the entire page. But look closely, and you can see a faint pencil sketch beneath the text. The paper has a slightly rough texture, and the ink bleeds a bit, giving the words a slightly blurred quality. The binding is simple, functional, and meant to be carried around easily. These diaries, humble in their materials, offer a glimpse into the artist’s mind and daily life. It’s a portable record of his experiences, a testament to the value of observation and the simple act of putting pen to paper. This reminds us that even the most seemingly ordinary materials can hold great artistic and historical significance.