Blick auf Wien aus der Ballonhöhe von 3000m über der Schönbrunner Gloriette by Carl Moll (View of Vienna from a Balloon Height of 3000m above the Schönbrunn Gloriette)
Description: Blick auf Wien aus der Ballonhöhe von 3000m über der Schönbrunner Gloriette (View of Vienna from a Balloon Height of 3000m above the Schönbrunn Gloriette) by Carl Moll is a remarkable aerial perspective of Vienna, painted in 1898. This unique view captures the city from an extraordinary vantage point, offering a sweeping panorama that includes Vienna’s famous landmarks and the surrounding landscape. The painting reflects the fascination with new technologies and the modern world that characterized the late 19th century, as well as Moll's skill in rendering detailed and expansive cityscapes. The composition is meticulously crafted, with the city unfolding beneath the viewer as if seen from a balloon, creating a sense of awe and wonder at the vastness of Vienna.
Carl Moll, born in Vienna in 1861, was a prominent Austrian painter and a founding member of the Vienna Secession, an art movement that sought to challenge traditional academic art. Moll was trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, where he developed his precise, methodical approach to painting. His works often focus on urban and rural landscapes, capturing the changing face of Vienna during a period of rapid modernization. Blick auf Wien aus der Ballonhöhe von 3000m über der Schönbrunner Gloriette is a testament to Moll’s ability to combine traditional landscape techniques with modern perspectives, offering viewers a new way to experience the city.
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Location and Date Created: Vienna, Austria; 1898.
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Medium: Oil on canvas.
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Full Artwork Name: Blick auf Wien aus der Ballonhöhe von 3000m über der Schönbrunner Gloriette (View of Vienna from a Balloon Height of 3000m above the Schönbrunn Gloriette).
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Artwork Style: Vienna Secession.
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Subject/Topic: An aerial view of Vienna from a height of 3000 meters, capturing the city’s landmarks and landscape from a modern perspective.