Erindring fra Jægerspris, med en mose 1848

Vilhelm Kyhn created this etching entitled 'Memory from Jægerspris, with a bog' in the 19th century, a time of burgeoning national identity in Denmark. Kyhn, deeply invested in depicting the Danish landscape, sought to capture its unique character, free from foreign influence. This seemingly simple image of a bog becomes a statement about belonging and national pride. The bog, often overlooked, transforms into a symbol of Danishness, its quiet beauty celebrated rather than dismissed. It invites us to contemplate the relationship between identity and place. How does the land shape who we are? What does it mean to find beauty in the everyday, in the places we call home? Kyhn is quoted as saying "It is my belief that if we are to have a national art, it must be developed from what we see right around us". The etching also underscores the emotional power of landscape, its ability to evoke memory and shape our sense of self. It invites you to reflect on the places that hold meaning for you, the landscapes that have shaped your own story.