Blank 1864 - 1941

This artwork, "Blank," is a photograph by Niels Larsen Stevns, a Danish artist, who lived from 1864 to 1941. The photograph, held at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a close-up image of an open book's blank page. The image is reminiscent of a still life, with the focus on texture and composition. The worn edges of the pages, the yellowed paper, and the slight curvature of the book all contribute to the sense of age and history captured in the photograph. The blank page itself becomes the subject, a space for imagination and contemplation, inviting viewers to consider the possibilities of storytelling and the power of the written word.