Rejsedagbog 1845

This is a page from Johan Thomas Lundbye’s travel journal, its pages filled with the artist’s handwritten notes. Lundbye was a key figure in the Danish Golden Age, a period marked by a surge of national romanticism in the early 19th century. The journal offers an intimate glimpse into the artist’s personal reflections, revealing his thoughts about art, nature, and the world around him. Made during a time of significant cultural and political change in Denmark, the journal would have been written against a backdrop of growing national consciousness and a desire to define a unique Danish identity. Resources such as Lundbye's journal help to better understand the artist’s influences, motivations, and artistic processes. By delving into such primary source material, we can gain a deeper appreciation for the social and institutional contexts in which art is created and interpreted.