About this motif
Pillnitz lies in the Elbe valley south-east of Dresden, surrounded by vineyards. A paddle steamer trip there is one of the loveliest excursions in the region.
In the medium size of 7 x 9 cm Sommer shows the palace with its outbuildings low above the river, the green bank in front and wooded slopes behind. On a 13 x 18 cm sheet, plain, hand-coloured or with a frame.