MARSTRAND, Wilhelm Nicolai
(b. 1810, København, d. 1873, København)

In an Italian Osteria

1847
Oil on canvas, 124 x 165 cm
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen

During his several visits to Italy, Marstrand was enchanted with the country and with the ways of life of the Italian people. He portrayed a colourful, joyous, and romantic view of them, infused with a newfound ideal of beauty.