Italia 1832

"Italia" is a 1832 etching by Danish artist Søren Henrik Petersen. This artwork depicts a picturesque Italian landscape, showcasing a winding path leading through a valley. The composition features a foreground with trees and foliage, with the path disappearing into the distance towards a mountainous landscape. The artist's meticulous rendering of the scenery is evident in the detailed depiction of the trees and foliage, as well as the distant cityscape. The etching is a fine example of 19th-century landscape art, characteristic of the Romantic period, with emphasis on the beauty of nature. "Italia" can be viewed at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.