IIde Vue du Parc de Neu-Waldeck prise du Pavillon Chinois vers le Midi, from Views of the Park and Gardens of Marshal Count de Lacy at Neu-waldegg 1782

Jakob Matthias Schmutzer's "IIde Vue du Parc de Neu-Waldeck prise du Pavillon Chinois vers le Midi," created in 1782, depicts a picturesque view of the Neu-waldegg park and gardens, owned by Marshal Count de Lacy. The engraving showcases a sweeping vista of rolling hills, verdant forests, and meticulously designed gardens, offering a glimpse into the grandeur of 18th-century European landscape design. The vantage point of the view, from the Chinese Pavilion, emphasizes the harmonious integration of nature and human intervention, a hallmark of the era's aesthetic sensibilities. This print, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, serves as a valuable historical document and artistic representation of a prominent aristocratic estate.