La Porte du jardin

Hubert Robert, 1760/1765

The image depicts an outdoor scene with a partial structure. The perspective is set above and to the side, looking down at the scene. The horizon is not visible. The environment is portrayed using fine brushstrokes and cross-hatching, creating a textured look. The color palette is warm sepia tones. A figure wearing a wide-brimmed hat is sitting on the ground in a contemplative pose, partly hidden by shadows. A wooden gate is slightly open, leading into a leafy area that extends into the background filled with dense foliage.
Artiste
Hubert Robert
Datation
1760/1765
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
Sanguine sur papier vergé
Dimensions
45,5 × 35,3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image depicts an outdoor scene with a partial structure. The perspective is set above and to the side, looking down at the scene. The horizon is not visible. The environment is portrayed using fine brushstrokes and cross-hatching, creating a textured look. The color palette is warm sepia tones. A figure wearing a wide-brimmed hat is sitting on the ground in a contemplative pose, partly hidden by shadows. A wooden gate is slightly open, leading into a leafy area that extends into the background filled with dense foliage.

Hubert Robert