Den fangne og de frie. Prøvetryk til Chr. Winther og M. Rørbye, "25 Billeder for små børn" 1846

"Den fangne og de frie" (The captive and the free), a delicate lithograph by Adolph Kittendorff from 1846, depicts a scene of a bird trapped in a cage, while free birds fly above. The image, intended for children, creates a simple yet powerful visual contrast, exploring themes of freedom and confinement. Created as an illustration for a book of images for children, Kittendorff's work exemplifies the artistic styles of the 19th century. The drawing is now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.