Brunnenanlage im Pfirsichgarten des Oberen Belvederes
um 1850
Medium
Bleistift auf Papier
Dimensions
11 x 19 cm
Classification
Zeichnung
Department
Belvedere Collection
Museum
Belvedere
Credit
Belvedere, Vienna
Accession Number
9443c
Art Historical Context
This delicate pencil drawing by Peter Krafft, created around 1850, offers a quiet glimpse into the landscaped grounds of Vienna’s Upper Belvedere. Titled *Brunnenanlage im Pfirsichgarten des Oberen Belvederes*, the work captures a fountain nestled within the palace’s peach garden, reflecting the serene beauty of one of Austria’s most celebrated historic sites during the mid-nineteenth century. Measuring just 11 by 19 centimeters, the sketch demonstrates the intimate scale often favored for on-site studies. Executed in pencil on paper, Krafft’s technique allows for precise lines and subtle ton...