Hjortekranium 1839

"Hjortekranium" (1839) is a detailed pencil drawing by Danish artist Johan Thomas Lundbye (1818-1848). The artwork depicts the skull of a deer, rendered with meticulous accuracy, capturing the delicate bone structure and intricate details of the animal's anatomy. This drawing is a testament to Lundbye's keen observational skills and his interest in naturalism, a defining characteristic of 19th-century Danish art. Currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, "Hjortekranium" serves as a prime example of Lundbye's fascination with the natural world and his ability to translate it onto paper with exquisite precision.