View of the Valley of Montmorency near Saint-Leu-la-Forêt — Pieter Rudolph Kleijn

Pieter Rudolph Kleijn. Painted 1808.

From 1807 to 1809 Kleijn worked in and around Paris. Two of his landscapes from this period reveal his gratitude to Louis Napoleon. The King had bought two châteaux at Saint-Leu-la-Forêt, while his brother Napoleon owned the Château de Saint-Cloud (portrayed in the companion piece). Although this picture received great praise, it was also criticized for being too detailed and realistic. Kleijn did indeed take a grander approach in his view of Saint-Cloud.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Main building, 19th Century, 1815: Waterloo and King Willem I.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 129 × 87 cm

Print: 119 × 80.3 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200111811. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.