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Panoramic View of Saint-Cloud from Sèvres by Louis-Pierre Baltard, Paris, 1803

$634.71
£471.80
€540VAT Included
CA$889.78
A$903.50
CHF 515.77
MX$10,917.24
NOK 6,058.50
SEK 6,041.97
DKK 4,117.67

About the Item

Title: Panoramic View of Saint-Cloud from Sèvres by Louis-Pierre Baltard, Paris, 1803 Description: This finely executed original antique copperplate engraving presents a magnificent panoramic view of the Château de Saint-Cloud and its surrounding park as seen from the heights of Sèvres. The sweeping composition captures the royal estate nestled among wooded hills overlooking the River Seine, while dramatic skies and distant rain showers create a striking sense of atmosphere and depth. The engraving beautifully combines landscape and architecture, depicting the extensive parklands, palace buildings, winding river, and surrounding countryside that made Saint-Cloud one of the most admired royal estates in France. Small elegantly dressed figures in the foreground enhance the picturesque quality of the scene while emphasizing the scale of the landscape. The Château de Saint-Cloud served as a favored residence of the Bourbon monarchy before becoming one of Napoleon Bonaparte's principal palaces. Its magnificent gardens, commanding views over the Seine Valley, and elegant architecture attracted visitors from across Europe until the palace was destroyed during the Franco-Prussian War in 1870. The engraving was created by the distinguished French architect and engraver Louis-Pierre Baltard (1764–1846) and published in Paris in 1803 as part of the celebrated Napoleonic-era publication Paris et ses Monuments, mesurés, dessinés et gravés. This monumental work documented France's most important architectural and landscape monuments through masterfully engraved copperplates of exceptional artistic quality. The dramatic panoramic composition, combined with Baltard's refined engraving technique, makes this one of the most decorative landscape views from the Saint-Cloud series. This is an original antique engraving printed in 1803 and not a later reproduction. It is offered unframed. Any framed images are shown for presentation purposes only. Year: 1803 Maker: Louis-Pierre Baltard (1764–1846) Publisher: Paris Origin: France Technique: Original copperplate engraving on laid paper Condition: Good antique condition with age-related toning, scattered foxing, and light wear consistent with age. Please examine the photographs carefully. Materials: Paper, black ink Style: Neoclassical, Architectural, Landscape Subject: Panoramic view of the Château and Park of Saint-Cloud from Sèvres Keywords: Louis-Pierre Baltard, Château de Saint-Cloud, Saint-Cloud, Sèvres, panoramic view, French landscape, royal park, River Seine, architectural engraving, landscape engraving, antique print, copperplate engraving, Paris et ses Monuments, French architecture, Napoleonic France, Grand Tour, original antique print, 1803, French decor, wall art
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.39 in (46.7 cm)Width: 24.65 in (62.6 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Engraved
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1803
  • Condition:
    Good antique condition with age-related toning, scattered foxing, and light wear consistent with age. Please examine the photographs carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-14258-801stDibs: LU3054350964252

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