Blank side 1845

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book binding

paper non-digital material

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sketch book

personal journal design

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personal sketchbook

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"Blank side" is a handwritten notebook page from the Danish artist Johan Thomas Lundbye. The notebook, which is dated 1845, contains notes and sketches by the artist as he prepares for painting projects. The pages offer a unique insight into Lundbye's artistic process and thoughts. The notebook is a valuable historical document for art historians studying the Danish Golden Age, a period that saw significant artistic development and exploration. The piece is currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.