Rejsedagbog. Firenze 1846

"Rejsedagbog. Firenze" is a page from Johan Thomas Lundbye's travel journal, created in 1846. The artwork features a handwritten entry in Danish, providing a glimpse into the artist's experiences during his journey through Italy. The intimate nature of the journal entry allows viewers to connect with Lundbye's personal observations and artistic reflections, offering a unique insight into his creative process. This small-scale work, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases the importance of travel journals in the history of art, allowing us to explore the creative minds of artists beyond their finished masterpieces.