Statue of Cleopatra
Hubert Robert, probably c. 1754/1765
- Artist
- Hubert Robert
- Date
- probably c. 1754/1765
- Type
- Drawing
- Medium
- black chalk on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 7.5 × 11.6 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
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.