Regnskab 1848 1848

"Regnskab 1848" (1848) by Danish artist Martinus Rørbye is a small-scale work housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. This artwork is a single page from a personal account book, a type of work that was common for artists of the time. The page is filled with meticulous handwriting, recording various financial transactions from 1848. The inscription is written in a precise hand, reflecting the orderly nature of Rørbye's meticulous record keeping. This personal document provides a glimpse into the daily life of a 19th-century Danish artist. It is a fascinating historical artifact that reveals the practical side of a creative life.