Vejfarende italienske landboere 1869

"Vejfarende italienske landboere" (Traveling Italian Peasants) is a watercolor sketch by Danish artist Wilhelm Marstrand, dated 1869. It depicts four figures, including a woman carrying a baby, a boy riding a donkey, and a man and woman riding a donkey together. The sketches are simple but detailed, capturing the postures and clothing of rural Italian life. This artwork is currently housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark. The artwork serves as a reminder of Marstrand's travels through Italy, where he sought inspiration for his paintings. The sketches showcase his talent for capturing the essence of everyday life.