View of the back of a Palace

About this artwork

signature: ‘Sallembier’

Art Historical Context

Henri Sallembier's *View of the Back of Palace* (ca. 1780–1820) captures a serene architectural vista in oil on canvas, a medium favored for its luminous depth and fine detail. Measuring just 17 cm high by 61.2 cm wide, this elongated panoramic format invites viewers to linger over the intricate rear facade of an elegant palace, likely evoking the grandeur of French châteaux or royal estates. The artist's signature, "Sallembier," authenticates the work, now housed in the Rijmuseum's collection. Painted during the late Enlightenment and Napoleonic eras, the piece reflects a period of fascinati...

About the Artist

Henri Sallembier · 1753–1820

Comment on works: Painter; Ornamental Draftsman; Views; Ruins; Designs; Mythological; Historical