Rejsedagbog 1845

Johan Thomas Lundbye made this page of a travel journal using pen and ink sometime in his short lifetime between 1818 and 1848. These pages contain handwritten notes and sketches from Lundbye's travels, reflecting the Romantic era's fascination with nature and personal experience. We can see how Lundbye was deeply engaged with the cultural and artistic landscapes of his time. The text includes references to places, artworks, and personal reflections, providing a glimpse into the artist's intellectual and emotional journey. The Romantic movement, prevalent in 19th-century Europe, emphasized individualism, emotion, and the sublime aspects of nature. Lundbye's journal offers insight into how Danish artists engaged with these broader European trends, while also reflecting on their own national identity and artistic traditions. By studying such journals alongside institutional records of exhibitions, sales, and critical reviews, historians can reconstruct the complex social and cultural networks that shaped artistic production in 19th-century Denmark.