To studier af en ged og en studie af et æselføl 1845

This drawing, titled "To studier af en ged og en studie af et æselføl," or "Two Studies of a Goat and a Study of a Foal," was made by Johan Thomas Lundbye at an unknown date. Lundbye lived during a time of national romanticism in Denmark, and he focused on depictions of landscapes and animals. In this detailed sketch, Lundbye captures the essence of rural life through his observation of farm animals. While seemingly simple, this choice speaks to the cultural values of the time, which emphasized the beauty and authenticity of the natural world as a source of national identity. Lundbye’s sensitive rendering of the goat and foal invites us to consider the relationship between humans and animals, and the place of both in the natural order. With his work, Lundbye reflects a deep connection to the Danish landscape, a connection tinged with the same emotional complexity that defines our relationships with the places we call home.