View of the Sorrento Peninsula and Capri, Italy
Classification
landscapes
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Louis P. Church
Accession Number
1917-4-924
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Frederic Edwin Church, leading figure of the Hudson River School, the majestic *View of the Sorrento and Capri, Italy* in April 1869. This luminous landscape reflects Church's passion for grand natural vistas, honed during his extensive travels across Europe and beyond. By the late 1860s, Church was at the height of his fame, blending scientific precision with romantic awe in works that celebrated the sublime beauty of the world. European tours, including stops in Italy, allowed him to study Old Master techniques while infusing American Luminism's glowing light and atmospheric depth. Painted ...