Tyrol ved Salzburg 1847

"Tyrol ved Salzburg" is a 1847 etching by Danish artist Søren Henrik Petersen. The artwork, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts a winding road leading through a dense forest, with a glimpse of snow-capped mountains in the distance. Petersen's detailed rendering of the natural world is characteristic of Romanticism's emphasis on the sublime, showcasing a serene and awe-inspiring landscape. The scene evokes the beauty and grandeur of the Tyrolean Alps, a popular subject among landscape painters during the 19th century. The black and white tones of the etching contribute to the sense of depth and mystery, inviting the viewer to imagine the sights and sounds of this remote region.