Who painted Das kaiserliche Lustschloß Schönbrunn, Ehrenhofseite?

Das kaiserliche Lustschloß Schönbrunn, Ehrenhofseite was painted by Bernardo Bellotto in 1759.

Where can I see Das kaiserliche Lustschloß Schönbrunn, Ehrenhofseite?

Das kaiserliche Lustschloß Schönbrunn, Ehrenhofseite is held by Kunsthistorisches Museum.

What movement is Das kaiserliche Lustschloß Schönbrunn, Ehrenhofseite?

Das kaiserliche Lustschloß Schönbrunn, Ehrenhofseite is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Das kaiserliche Lustschloß Schönbrunn, Ehrenhofseite

Bernardo Bellotto , 1759

Das kaiserliche Lustschloß Schönbrunn, Ehrenhofseite is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Bernardo Bellotto. It dates from 1759 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

About this work

Overview

Bernardo Bellotto’s oil on canvas, completed between 1759 and 1760, portrays the courtyard façade of Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace. Measuring roughly 135 by 235 centimetres, the work is part of the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum. It records a specific moment in August 1759 when Empress Maria Theresa received news of a military victory.

Subject & Meaning

The scene centers on the expansive courtyard of the imperial residence, framed by the palace’s grand columns and arched windows. Elegantly dressed courtiers and horse‑drawn carriages animate the space, suggesting a festive atmosphere linked to the celebratory reception of the Austrian triumph over Prussia at Kunersdorf.

Technique & Style

Bellotto renders the architecture with precise linear perspective, emphasizing the depth of the courtyard. Fine brushwork captures the texture of stone, the sheen of fabrics, and the play of light across the scene, creating a balance of warm and cool tones that enhances spatial recession.

History & Provenance

The painting reflects Schönbrunn’s post‑renovation appearance after the 1744‑49 works overseen by architect Nicolò Pacassi. Since its creation, the canvas has remained in Vienna, ultimately entering the holdings of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, where it is displayed as part of the museum’s Austrian art collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Bernardo Bellotto

Bernardo Bellotto, was an Italian urban landscape painter or vedutista, and printmaker in etching famous for his vedute of European cities – Dresden, Vienna, Turin, and Warsaw.