Rejsedagbog 1845

Johan Thomas Lundbye created this travel journal, sometime in the 1800's, at a time when travel was becoming more accessible, but still largely the domain of the privileged. These pages offer a glimpse into the world seen through Lundbye’s eyes. As a white, European man his experiences reflect a specific intersection of identity and historical context. His sketches and notes reveal an interest in landscape and culture, framed by the perspectives of his time. Lundbye's journey was likely shaped by his social standing. His access to travel and education provided him with opportunities unavailable to many. These notes capture the details of daily life, from expenses to observations of nature and people. There’s an intimacy to the journal that invites reflection on the act of witnessing and recording the world. How do our own positions shape what we see and value? In these pages, Lundbye not only documents his travels but also subtly reveals the societal structures that define his journey, offering a personal yet historically situated view of 19th-century Europe.