Vers. Side 10 1840 - 1844

Johan Thomas Lundbye created this work, "Vers. Side 10," a page from a sketchbook, in the first half of the 19th century. Lundbye lived in a period defined by a rising tide of nationalism and cultural introspection across Europe. In this deeply personal piece, Lundbye intertwines the visual with the written, reflecting the Romantic era's quest for understanding the self through nature and spirituality. The handwritten text, a poem, paired with the delicate drawing, invites us to consider the emotional and intellectual landscape of the artist. Lundbye seems to be reaching for a form of expression that captures both the seen and the unseen. Lundbye died very young, at just 29 years old. His work invites us to meditate on themes of longing, identity, and our relationship to the world. It's a poignant reminder of the artist's search for meaning, and a reflection on how we, too, seek to find our place in the world.