Figures on a Monumental Interior Stairway

Hubert Robert, probably c. 1754/1765

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.
Artist
Hubert Robert
Date
probably c. 1754/1765
Type
Drawing
Medium
graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
12.2 × 8.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

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.

Hubert Robert