Despite these setbacks – furthered by the strain the trip had put on Gude's finances due to lack of paintings being sold – Gude felt the trip was of great benefit to himself as an artist, writing to his brother-in-law Theodor Kjerulf:
In spite of these challenges – which were intensified by the financial strain the journey had put on Gude's finances because he hadn't sold any of his artworks – Gude felt that the trip was incredibly valuable for him as an artist, writing to his brother-in-law Theodor Kjerulf: