The Sarcophagus

1763/1764

Hubert Robert

Associated Names
Hubert Robert

Artist, French, 1733 - 1808

This is a drawing of a classical monument near a pyramid. The scene depicts an ornate sarcophagus or monument, adorned with carved figures, set in front of a large pyramid structure, all surrounded by lush trees. Two individuals are engaged in conversation in the foreground, with one seated figure resting nearby. The sky is gently sketched with clouds, adding depth to the composition. The detailed etching style captures the grandeur and timelessness of the ancient structure and its surroundings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 13.8 x 9.3 cm (5 7/16 x 3 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 17.6 x 13.8 cm (6 15/16 x 5 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1992.5.4

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Baudicour, no. 6, State before the number

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Spencer collection (Lugt undescribed)

Associated Names

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.

Inscriptions

upper left verso stamped: 593; lower center verso in graphite: DeB 8 I/2 7074

Wikidata ID

Q75118157

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