Interior of a Roman Palace

1754/1765

Hubert Robert

Associated Names
Hubert Robert

Artist, French, 1733 - 1808

This is a drawing of an interior architectural scene. The drawing depicts a grand, arched interior space. The viewer's eye is led into the space by a series of columns and arches. The drawing uses light and shadow to emphasize the architectural elements such as the columns and the arches. To the right, a niche houses a statue. The perspective and shading techniques provide a sense of scale and craftsmanship, capturing the grandeur of the architecture.

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Artwork overview

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The sculpture features a standing female figure draped in a long garment that covers most of her body, leaving her head and feet visible. The figure's head is slightly tilted, and her short hair is styled close to her head. She holds a portion of her clothing with one hand, creating an appearance of gentle motion in the fabric. The sculpture seems stylized, with simplified and smooth contours of the human form indicated. The drawing is monochrome, suggesting that the sculpture is likely a light-colored or marble material. The relative size and posture of the sculpture imply it stands at a similar height to humans but is depicted without intricate details, focusing instead on capturing the overall form and grace of the subject.

Statue of a Female in a Toga

Hubert Robert

1754

Album of Drawings

Hubert Robert

1754

This is a drawing of a classical statue. The image depicts a full-length figure in classical drapery. The figure wears a flowing robe that drapes over one shoulder and is gathered around the body. In the left hand, the figure holds an object resembling a cornucopia. The head is adorned with a laurel or helmet. The right arm is raised, but the specific gesture or object held is less defined. The drawing features soft shading and precise outlines.

Statue of Abundance [recto]

Hubert Robert

1754

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

David David-Weill [1871-1952], by 1928.[1] Julius S. Held [1905-2002]; acquired 1984 by the NGA.
[1]Henriot, Gabriel, Collection David-Weill, 3 vols. Paris,1926-1928:3:391.

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Exhibition History

2009

  • Renaissance to Revolution: French Drawings from the National Gallery of Art, 1500-1800. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2009, 186-189, 286-287, no. 82e (color).

Bibliography

1926

  • Henriot, Gabriel, Collection David-Weill. 3 vols. Paris,1926-1928, 3 (pt. 2): 391-392.

Wikidata ID

Q64574723

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