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:
Despite facing hardships – which were worsened by the financial strain the trip had put on Gude's finances due to the lack of sales of his paintings – Gude believed that the trip was a significant advantage for him as an artist, writing to his brother-in-law Theodor Kjerulf: