Capitoline Hill

Hubert Robert, probably c. 1754/1765

The image shows a pencil sketch of a bridge or elevated walkway leading to a scene with classical architecture and sculptures. The view is of structures and statues rising against the horizon. The sketch features fine pencil lines detailing the architecture, statues, and arches. The color palette is grayscale. A balustrade leads the eye into the composition, while distant structures are faintly sketched, suggesting a historical cityscape.
Artist
Hubert Robert
Date
probably c. 1754/1765
Type
Drawing
Medium
graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
Overall (approximate): 11.1 × 11.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a pencil sketch of a bridge or elevated walkway leading to a scene with classical architecture and sculptures. The view is of structures and statues rising against the horizon. The sketch features fine pencil lines detailing the architecture, statues, and arches. The color palette is grayscale. A balustrade leads the eye into the composition, while distant structures are faintly sketched, suggesting a historical cityscape.

Hubert Robert