Rejsedagbog 1845

"Rejsedagbog" (Travel Diary) is a work by Johan Thomas Lundbye, a Danish landscape painter, known for his detailed and realistic depictions of Danish landscapes. Created in 1845, this small-scale work is an example of the artist's sketchbooks, which document his travels through Denmark. The journal contains Lundbye's observations and reflections on his artistic journey, captured through his precise script. The artwork is currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen. The intimate scale of the sketchbook and its handwritten entries offer a glimpse into the creative process of one of Denmark's most prominent landscape painters. This piece exemplifies the importance of sketchbooks in artistic development and the unique insight they can offer into an artist's personal experiences.