Statue of a Roman Woman (Female Deity?) Seen from the Side [verso]

probably c. 1754/1765

Hubert Robert

Associated Names
Hubert Robert

Artist, French, 1733 - 1808

The image shows a sketch of a full-body figure standing on a rectangular platform. The person is standing with a slight forward lean, gesturing with one hand forward while the other is slightly bent at the elbow. The facial features are not detailed, and the head is rounded with simple hair indicated by a line around it. The person is wearing draped garments with lines showing folds and creases in the fabric. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background is a blank, textured surface with light smudges, emphasizing the sketched figure.

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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

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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Bibliography

1926

  • Henriot, Gabriel, Collection David-Weill. 3 vols. Paris,1926-1928:3: 391

Wikidata ID

Q64574704

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