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Belvedere Palace. Vienna. Austria. Engraving. Colored. 1785
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Belvedere Palace. Vienna. Austria. Engraving. Colored. 1785
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This enchanting colored engraving, created in 1785, offers a captivating glimpse into the opulence and grandeur of the Belvedere Palace in Vienna, Austria during the 18th century. The Belvedere Palace, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture, was commissioned by Prince Eugene of Savoy and designed by the renowned architect Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt. The palace complex, which includes the Upper Belvedere and the Lower Belvedere, was built as a summer residence and a center for the arts. The image showcases the Upper Belvedere in all its splendor, with its magnificent façade adorned with intricate details and vibrant colors. The palace is surrounded by lush gardens and a serene lake, reflecting the tranquility and beauty of the natural surroundings. In the foreground, a man and a woman, dressed in the fashionable attire of the Austrian upper class, leisurely stroll through the gardens with their pet dog. The woman's elegant dress, adorned with intricate patterns and rich colors, is a testament to the refined taste and sophistication of the era. The man, dressed in a fashionable coat and breeches, completes the picture of aristocratic elegance. This engraving not only provides a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of Vienna during the Austrian Empire, but also showcases the urbanism and societal norms of the time. The attention to detail in the engraving, from the intricate designs on the palace façade to the fashionable costumes of the figures, makes it a valuable historical document and a work of art in its own right.
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