Rejsedagbog 1845

Johan Thomas Lundbye created this travel journal in the early 19th century, using ink on paper. In this period, the rise of Romanticism emphasized personal experience and emotion, often in response to the Enlightenment's focus on reason. Looking closely, you can see the handwritten script, likely reflecting Lundbye's thoughts and observations during his travels. This was a time of burgeoning national identity in Denmark, and artists often sought to capture the essence of the Danish landscape and culture. Institutions like the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts shaped artistic training and promoted a particular vision of Danish art. Lundbye, as a product of this system, both embraced and challenged these norms. His journal provides insight into the artist’s personal reflections on his time. Art historians often consult diaries, letters, and other primary source documents like this one to better understand the artist's intentions, influences, and the broader social context in which they worked.