Barbenet bondepige med et brændeknippe på hovedet 1846

"Barbenet bondepige med et brændeknippe på hovedet" (1846), a watercolor by Johan Thomas Lundbye, portrays a young country woman carrying a bundle of firewood on her head. This figure study captures the rural life of 19th-century Denmark, showcasing traditional clothing and the physical demands of daily life. The delicate brushstrokes and nuanced colors of Lundbye's work, who tragically died at the age of 30, evoke the artist's keen observation and empathy for his subjects. This small, intimate watercolor (192 mm x 108 mm) is a testament to Lundbye's talent and provides a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during his era.