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The Sarcophagus

Hubert Robert

Associated Names

Hubert Robert

Artist, French, 1733 - 1808

The artwork shows an aerial view of an ancient monument with intricate relief carvings. In the background, a pyramid-like structure rises sharply. The etching technique features fine lines creating texture. Two figures in period costume converse near the monument, while another figure sits alone on a step. The color palette is sepia with tall trees to the right. The sky is filled with clouds.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection)
Accession Number

1971.11.2
Catalogue Raisonné

Baudicour, no. 2

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1859

Baudicour, Prosper de. Le peintre-graveur français continue, ou catalogue raisonné des estampes gravees par les peintres et les dessinateurs de l'ecole française nes dans le XVIIIe siècle. 2 vols. Paris, 1859-1861. Reprint, Paris, 1967: Prosper de. Le peintre-graveur français continue, ou catalogue raisonné des estampes gravees par les peintres et les dessinateurs de l'ecole française nes dans le XVIIIe siècle. 2 vols. Paris: Mme Bouchard Huzard, Rapilly [etc.], 1859-1861.

Wikidata ID

Q65508875

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