Rejsedagbog 1845

"Rejsedagbog" (Travel Diary) is a small, handwritten notebook by Danish painter Johan Thomas Lundbye (1818-1848). This intimate journal, dated 1845, reveals Lundbye's keen observations of nature and society during his travels. The diary offers a glimpse into the artist's creative process and provides insights into the world of 19th-century Danish art and life. This artwork, now part of the collection of SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is an essential document for understanding Lundbye's artistic development and his personal journey through the Danish countryside.