Bjørnen 1843

"Bjørnen," meaning "The Bear" in Danish, is a pen and ink drawing by Johan Thomas Lundbye from 1843. It depicts a bear sitting by a stream, seemingly unaware of a hunter with a rifle standing in the background. Lundbye's work often captures the natural world of Denmark, incorporating detailed depictions of animals and landscapes. The drawing's composition creates tension between the calm bear and the imminent threat, highlighting the relationship between humans and nature in 19th-century Denmark.