Posten; Hønen og koen 1845

Adolph Kittendorff created this print, "Posten; Hønen og koen" using etching, aquatint in the 19th Century. The print gives us a glimpse into rural life, reflecting the period's fascination with the idyllic countryside. The artwork is divided into sections, each depicting scenes of labor and domesticity. A child works a water pump, highlighting themes of labor, gender, and childhood innocence. The adjacent scene features cows drinking water; these images offer us a moment to consider the relationship between humans, animals, and the natural world. Kittendorff invites us to reflect on the dignity of labor and the beauty of nature. These images are carefully rendered and filled with symbolism, creating a narrative that speaks to the values and aspirations of the time. The placement of the child and the cows side by side subtly emphasizes their shared dependence on the resources, allowing viewers to ponder on the deeper connections between human existence and our natural surroundings.