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Hubert Robert

Associated Names

Hubert Robert

Artist, French, 1733 - 1808

The image shows an ancient temple on top of a set of steps. The artwork is detailed with fine lines showing the textures of the columns and vines. The color scheme is monochromatic with sepia tones. Several figures are on the steps, with one pointing towards the temple. In the distance, there are tree silhouettes. The sky has softly rendered clouds.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection)
Accession Number

1971.11.4
Catalogue Raisonné

Baudicour, no. 4

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

Q65508877

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