R. ALT (1812-1905), Royal Palace in Brussels, city view, heliogravure/photogravure Rudolf von Alt (1812 - 1905 ): Lively street scene in front of the Royal Palace in Brussels, 19th century, heliogravure/photogravure Technique: heliogravure/photogravure on Paper, rolled-on on Paper Inscription: Lower right signed in the printing plate: "R. ALT FECT | Heliogravure d. k.k. Milit. geogrf. Institutes.". Lower middle inscribed in the printing plate: "DAS KÖNIGLICHE SCHLOSS IN BRÜSSEL". Date: 19th century Description: This is a historical depiction of the Royal Palace in Brussels. At the centre of the picture is the large, lively square in front of the royal palaceThe scenery is enlivened by staffage figures interacting in groups as well as crossing the paths individually. In the foreground on the left is a remarkable, monumental tree that provides a pleasant contrast to the urban environment. The attention to detail with which the architecture and the figures are depicted is remarkable. Keywords: Royal Palace; Royal Palace; House of Saxe-Coburg; historical depiction; square; classical architecture; staffage figures; interaction; urban milieu; attention to detail; townspeople; bourgeoisie; Biedermeier fashion, 19th century, Historicism, Architecture, Belgium, Brussels, Size: Paper: 24,0 cm x 30,6 cm (9,4 x 12 in), Depiction: 21,5 cm x 27,4 cm (8,5 x 10,8 in)