# Exterior view

[View the canonical artwork record](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/straeten-charles-van-der-r1b8b784039bfbb/exterior-view-r6724c48c4450dd>)

## Artwork

- Artist: [STRAETEN, Charles van der](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/straeten-charles-van-der-r1b8b784039bfbb>)
- Date: 1801-1850
- Technique: Photo

## Commentary

The photo shows the Orangery and conservatories in the botanical garden in Leuven. The semi-circular structures of glass and iron that protrude from the slight projections of the side wings give the building a modern appearance.

## Related artworks

- [Exterior view](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/straeten-charles-van-der-r1b8b784039bfbb/exterior-view-r9de46d95ba573d>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)