Souvenir of Italy (Souvenir d'Italie) 1866

"Souvenir of Italy" (Souvenir d'Italie) is an etching created by the French artist Camille Corot in 1866. This artwork, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, depicts a serene landscape with a focus on trees, highlighting Corot's signature style of atmospheric landscapes. The etching's soft lines and delicate shading evoke a sense of tranquility and evoke the beauty of the Italian countryside, as captured by the artist's keen eye for detail. The title, "Souvenir of Italy," further emphasizes the personal nature of this work, suggesting a recollection of Corot's experiences in Italy. The use of etching as a medium underscores the artist's commitment to capturing the subtleties of light and shadow in the landscape, creating a timeless and evocative scene.