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.
هنرمند
Hubert Robert
تاریخ
probably c. 1754/1765
نوع
Drawing
شیوه
graphite on laid paper
ابعاد
12.2 × 8.8 cm
مجموعه
National Gallery of Art, Washington
مجوز
مالکیت عمومی, CC0

توصیف تصویر

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