Tetti dietro un muro

Hubert Robert, probabilmente circa 1754/1765

The image depicts a scene from an elevated viewpoint looking towards the horizon. Architectural elements, including buildings with arched openings and pitched roofs, are sketched with delicate pencil strokes. In the foreground, there are additional structures and figures outlined with smooth pencil marks. The drawing is monochromatic, using shades of gray to emphasize form and line. Faint outlines of buildings in the distance give depth to the composition.
Artista
Hubert Robert
Datazione
probabilmente circa 1754/1765
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
Matita nera su carta vergata
Dimensioni
10,4 × 16,4 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image depicts a scene from an elevated viewpoint looking towards the horizon. Architectural elements, including buildings with arched openings and pitched roofs, are sketched with delicate pencil strokes. In the foreground, there are additional structures and figures outlined with smooth pencil marks. The drawing is monochromatic, using shades of gray to emphasize form and line. Faint outlines of buildings in the distance give depth to the composition.

Hubert Robert