"Saa reise vi til vort Fædreland..." by Joakim Skovgaard

"Saa reise vi til vort Fædreland..." 1884 - 1887

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storyboard and sketchbook work

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"Saa reise vi til vort Fædreland..." is a pen and ink drawing by Danish artist Joakim Skovgaard, created between 1884 and 1887. The artwork depicts two cherubs in a boat sailing towards a distant castle, a symbolic representation of a journey back to one's homeland. The drawing is a poignant example of Skovgaard's style, which often combined religious themes with romantic nationalism and the exploration of the human condition. The artwork is held in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark.