Rejsen hjem til færdrelandet 1867 - 1871

Joel Ballin's 1867-1871 lithograph, "Rejsen hjem til færdrelandet," depicts a crowded scene on a ship deck, likely referencing the return of Danish soldiers from the Second Schleswig War. The artwork, currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases Ballin's mastery of capturing emotion and detail. The composition, with figures crammed together, emphasizes the collective experience of returning home, while individual expressions reveal a range of feelings, from joy to somber reflection. "Rejsen hjem til færdrelandet" is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the universal longing for home.