Skrænten og kløften ved Helenes kilde 1843

"Skrænten og kløften ved Helenes kilde" (The Slope and Ravine at Helen's Spring) is a pencil drawing created in 1843 by Danish artist Johan Thomas Lundbye. This preliminary sketch, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases Lundbye's signature attention to detail and the beauty of the Danish landscape. The drawing depicts a dramatic cliff face overlooking a valley, with the artist's characteristic fine lines and subtle shading capturing the texture of the rock and the distant horizon. This piece offers a glimpse into Lundbye's artistic process, reflecting his commitment to capturing the natural world with precision and sensitivity.