Rejsedagbog 1845

"Rejsedagbog" (Travel Diary) is a small-format, hand-written book created by the Danish artist Johan Thomas Lundbye in 1845. This diary provides insight into Lundbye’s life and travels, showcasing his artistic sensibilities through personal observations and jottings. The diary, now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, serves as a fascinating document of a burgeoning artistic talent, tragically cut short by Lundbye's early death in 1848. The diary's intimate scale and handwritten script give viewers a unique glimpse into the private world of a 19th-century artist.