Strikkende dame (Lundbyes mor?) ved vindue med udsigt over grantræer, samt profilstudie 1839

Johan Thomas Lundbye's "Strikkende dame (Lundbyes mor?) ved vindue med udsigt over grantræer, samt profilstudie" is a pen and ink drawing created in 1839. This intimate portrait likely depicts Lundbye's mother engaged in a domestic task, knitting, while looking out a window at a view of fir trees. The drawing, currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases Lundbye's mastery of capturing everyday life with subtle detail and a sense of realism, characteristic of Danish Golden Age art. This small yet expressive piece provides a glimpse into the artist's personal life and his talent for depicting the ordinary with beauty and sensitivity.