The Seesaw

Style of Hubert Robert

Associated Names
Hubert Robert

Related Artist, French, 1733 - 1808

The image displays a landscape with various elements. On the left, there is a grand structure with columns, potentially a temple, partly covered with ivy. A stone bridge crosses a stream in the middle, while trees frame the right side. The top of the image shows a horizon with clouds blending into the tree line. In the scene, figures are seen engaged in various activities, such as leading a horse, reclining on the grass, and interacting near the water. The brushstrokes are loose and fluid, emphasizing movement and texture. The color scheme includes blues, greens, and earthy tones, creating a serene atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink and watercolor on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Samuel H. Kress Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 37.2 x 47 cm (14 5/8 x 18 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1963.15.28


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Samuel H. Kress Foundation, New York; gift 1963 to the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1977

  • Eisler, Colin. Paintings from the Samuel H. Kress Collection: European Schools Excluding Italian. Oxford, 1977: p.377: dK279, fig.301 (as Imitator of Fragonard).

Wikidata ID

Q64632813

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