Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna

1842

Schönbrunn, Vienna

steel engraving

Wooden frame,

Museum Passepartout

antireflective coating

Frame35.5b x 27h

Image 20b x 11.5h

Schönbrunn Palace  is a residence planned by and for Emperor Joseph I, which Empress Maria Theresa later had converted into a cosy summer residence for her family in the 18th century. Since 1892, the palace is located in Vienna’s 13th district, Hietzing. The name Schönbrunn refers to a saying attributed to Emperor Matthias. He is said to have discovered an artesian spring here while hunting in 1619 and exclaimed with delight: “What a beautiful fountain!” translated from the German  „Welch’ schöner Brunn!“