Das Obere Belvedere von der Südseite

Art Historical Context

**Das Obere Belvedere der Südseite** is a delicate colored engraving by Nikolaus Reim, the grand Baroque facade of Vienna's Upper Belvedere palace its southern approach. This undated print, measuring just 11.2 x 18.9 cm, belongs to the Belvedere Collection, offering a charming, intimate glimpse into the architectural splendor designed by Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt in the early th century for Prince Eugene Savoy. As a *Stich auf Papier, koloriert*—a hand-colored etching or engraving—the artwork exemplifies a popular 18th- and 19th-century technique for reproducing scenic views. These small-s...