Kunstnerens bror Christen Carl Lundbye, brystbillede, profil t.v. Foroven løs skitse af samme person set halvt fra oven. 1839

This is Johan Thomas Lundbye's delicate study of his brother Christen Carl Lundbye, made with pen and brown ink. The drawing, held at the Statens Museum for Kunst, is especially poignant considering Johan's short life, ending at just 30 years old. The portrait provides an intimate glimpse into 19th-century Danish society, marked by strong familial and social hierarchies. Johan, deeply embedded in the burgeoning nationalist movement, often depicted the Danish landscape and rural life, imbuing his work with a sense of cultural identity and belonging. This sketch of his brother, an officer, offers a more personal, less idealized perspective. The emotional weight of the sketch resides in the tenderness and care with which Johan captures his brother’s likeness. The detailed profile contrasts with the looser sketch above, creating a layered effect that invites reflection on the shifting perspectives within familial bonds. In a time of significant cultural and national definition, this sketch reflects the personal dimensions of identity.