Skitse- og rejsedagbog. Danmark, Tyskland og Schweiz 1842 og 1845 1842 - 1845

This is a sketch and travel diary by Johan Thomas Lundbye, a renowned Danish painter. Dating back to 1842-1845, it records his journeys across Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. The diary, housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst, is a tangible reminder of Lundbye's artistic practice and his dedication to capturing the world around him. The small, red-bound volume serves as a testament to the artist's meticulous documentation of his experiences, revealing his artistic process and the evolution of his ideas.