Kneeling Figure in a Hooded Robe [verso]

probably c. 1754/1765

Hubert Robert

Associated Names
Hubert Robert

Artist, French, 1733 - 1808

The image shows a side view of a person wearing a loose cloak, partially obscuring their body. The figure seems to be kneeling or crouching. Their face is lightly depicted, with medium-length hair partly covered by the cloak. The clothing is a draped garment covering the person entirely. There are no visible accessories or items held by the individual. The background is a plain, light-colored surface.

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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The image contains a series of gentle, curving lines and soft shading that create an abstract representation of an internal architectural space. The shapes suggest the structure of an arched passageway or arcade. Figures are lightly sketched, appearing as silhouettes or shadows. The interplay of lines and forms may bring to mind the concept of movement within an architectural setting.

Figures on a Monumental Interior Stairway [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

Q64574708

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