Landskab med en vej, der fra forgrunden fører hen langs foden af store bakker og et landskab med en vej, der fra forgrunden fører op gennem skovklædte bakker m.m. 1841

This drawing of landscapes with roads was made by Dankvart Dreyer in the 19th century, using pen and brown ink on paper. The composition is divided horizontally, presenting two distinct landscapes. The upper scene depicts open fields leading to distant hills, executed with light, sweeping lines that suggest vastness. In contrast, the lower scene presents a more detailed view of wooded hills and figures. The use of a consistent brown ink unites both halves, yet their differing densities create a visual dialogue between open space and contained form. Dreyer's landscapes highlight the interplay between line and space, reflecting an interest in how minimal marks can define form and distance. The drawing does not conform to traditional perspective, which destabilizes any fixed viewpoint. Instead it invites the viewer to engage with space as a fluid, constructed entity. The landscapes become not just representations of nature but reflections on how we perceive and structure our environment. Dreyer challenges us to find meaning in the act of seeing itself.