Statue of a Male Nude with Hand on Hip

probably c. 1754/1765

Hubert Robert

Associated Names
Hubert Robert

Artist, French, 1733 - 1808

The image shows a sketch of a full-length male figure. The man is standing with his body turned slightly to the side, his right hand resting on his hip, and his left arm extended slightly downward. His head is facing forward, with basic outlines for facial features, including eyes, nose, and mouth. The hair is short and roughly sketched. The figure is depicted nude, emphasizing muscular details on the torso and legs, without any clothing or jewelry. The background is plain with no context, and there are a few lines at the bottom of the drawing.

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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

Unidentified collector (T in circle, Lugt undescribed). 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

Q64574706

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