Konen og hesten 1845

Adolph Kittendorff made this print, Konen og hesten, or Woman and Horse, in Denmark, at a time when the country was undergoing significant social and economic changes. This image depicts a woman carrying firewood in a forest, accompanied by a horse. In the context of 19th-century Denmark, we can see how it reflects the lives of the rural working class, and the relationship between humans and animals in agricultural societies. The composition is quite simple, but it evokes the daily struggles of ordinary people who relied on natural resources for survival. By examining the socio-economic conditions of the time, through census records, agricultural reports, and other historical documents, one can gain a deeper understanding of the art and its significance. The artwork serves as a window into the past, offering a glimpse into the lives and experiences of those who lived through it.