Statue of Cleopatra

Hubert Robert, probably c. 1754/1765

The drawing depicts a person in a reclining position. The person is lying on their side, with one arm raised above their head and the other arm resting beside their body. The facial features are minimally detailed, and the hair is draped around the head and shoulders. The person is shown with cloth covering parts of the lower body and the upper torso more exposed. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background is plain, and the sketch is set against a simple, lightly textured surface.
Artista
Hubert Robert
Data
probably c. 1754/1765
Tipus
Drawing
Tècnica
black chalk on laid paper
Mides
7.5 × 11.6 cm
Col·lecció
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Llicència
Domini públic, CC0

Descripció de la imatge

The drawing depicts a person in a reclining position. The person is lying on their side, with one arm raised above their head and the other arm resting beside their body. The facial features are minimally detailed, and the hair is draped around the head and shoulders. The person is shown with cloth covering parts of the lower body and the upper torso more exposed. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background is plain, and the sketch is set against a simple, lightly textured surface.

Hubert Robert