Villa Medici
Hubert Robert, probably c. 1754/1765
- Artist
- Hubert Robert
- Date
- probably c. 1754/1765
- Type
- Drawing
- Medium
- graphite on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 7.8 × 8.8 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
The image depicts a detailed pencil sketch of architectural structures. The perspective is frontal, showing a series of buildings with a horizon line. The sketch is done in light pencil lines on lightly toned paper. The composition is monochrome, with variations in the pencil markings. The drawing features arches, columns, and distant building elements. The paper shows slight aging marks.