Italienische Stadtszene

Hubert Robert, wahrscheinlich um 1754/1765

This pencil sketch depicts a scene of rustic architecture from a slightly elevated angle. The horizon is at the top of the drawing, with trees and simple structures in the foreground. Two large building-like forms are prominent, one on the left and one on the right. Lines suggest smaller structures or a courtyard area between them. The monochromatic palette uses varying shades of graphite for depth. The pencil strokes are light and confident, detailing the forms and shading subtly to capture mass and space.

Künstler: Hubert Robert
Datierung: wahrscheinlich um 1754/1765
Gattung: Zeichnung
Technik: Schwarze Kreide auf Büttenpapier
Maße: 7,1 × 14,8 cm
Sammlung: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz: Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This pencil sketch depicts a scene of rustic architecture from a slightly elevated angle. The horizon is at the top of the drawing, with trees and simple structures in the foreground. Two large building-like forms are prominent, one on the left and one on the right. Lines suggest smaller structures or a courtyard area between them. The monochromatic palette uses varying shades of graphite for depth. The pencil strokes are light and confident, detailing the forms and shading subtly to capture mass and space.

Hubert Robert