Viererleÿ Vorstellungen angenehm-und zierlicher Grundrisse folgender Lustgärten ausser der Residenz-Stadt Wienn.. by Salomon Kleiner

Viererleÿ Vorstellungen angenehm-und zierlicher Grundrisse folgender Lustgärten ausser der Residenz-Stadt Wienn..

Salomon Kleiner · 1725

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“Step into the 18th century with this detailed engraving, showcasing the elaborate and highly structured pleasure gardens enjoyed by Viennese aristocracy. It's a window into the Baroque ideal of taming nature for aesthetic delight.”

ABOUT THIS WORK

This engraving, titled "Four Representations of Pleasant and Elegant Plans of the Following Pleasure Gardens Outside the Residential City of Vienna," offers a bird's-eye view of meticulously designed Baroque landscapes. You are looking down upon intricate parterres, fountains, and geometrically arranged pathways, all characteristic of the grand garden designs popular in early 18th-century Europe. The precision of the lines and the careful rendering of each shrub and architectural element speak to the era's fascination with order and control over nature. These aren't just pretty pictures; they are functional plans, providing a detailed blueprint for what would have been a breathtaking experience for visitors strolling through these real-life garden estates. It captures a moment when landscape architecture was considered a high art, reflecting the wealth and taste of its patrons.

DETAILS
Artist
Salomon Kleiner
Date
1725
Medium
Engraving
Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Dimensions
Overall: 13 9/16 x 19 5/16 x 13/16 in. (34.5 x 49 x 2 cm)
Collection
Drawings and Prints
Credit line
Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1930
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Viererleÿ Vorstellungen angenehm-und zierlicher Grundrisse folgender Lustgärten ausser der Residenz-Stadt Wienn..
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The symmetrical layout of the garden beds and paths.

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Tiny figures of people strolling, providing a sense of scale.

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Elaborate fountains and water features at the center of each design.

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The delicate shading that gives depth to the trees and hedges.

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Salomon Kleiner

1700–1761 · Holy Roman Empire

Salomon Kleiner masterfully captured the grandeur of 18th-century European architecture and gardens through his intricate engravings.

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