Intérieur d’un palais romain

Hubert Robert, 1754/1765

This is a drawing of an interior architectural scene. The drawing depicts a grand, arched interior space. The viewer's eye is led into the space by a series of columns and arches. The drawing uses light and shadow to emphasize the architectural elements such as the columns and the arches. To the right, a niche houses a statue. The perspective and shading techniques provide a sense of scale and craftsmanship, capturing the grandeur of the architecture.
Artiste
Hubert Robert
Datation
1754/1765
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
Pierre noire sur papier vergé
Dimensions
13,9 × 9,5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a drawing of an interior architectural scene. The drawing depicts a grand, arched interior space. The viewer's eye is led into the space by a series of columns and arches. The drawing uses light and shadow to emphasize the architectural elements such as the columns and the arches. To the right, a niche houses a statue. The perspective and shading techniques provide a sense of scale and craftsmanship, capturing the grandeur of the architecture.

Hubert Robert