Italian City Scene

Hubert Robert, waarschijnlijk ca. 1754/1765

This pencil sketch depicts a scene of rustic architecture from a slightly elevated angle. The horizon is at the top of the drawing, with trees and simple structures in the foreground. Two large building-like forms are prominent, one on the left and one on the right. Lines suggest smaller structures or a courtyard area between them. The monochromatic palette uses varying shades of graphite for depth. The pencil strokes are light and confident, detailing the forms and shading subtly to capture mass and space.

Kunstenaar: Hubert Robert
Datering: waarschijnlijk ca. 1754/1765
Soort: Tekening
Techniek: black chalk on laid paper
Afmetingen: 7,1 × 14,8 cm
Collectie: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie: Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This pencil sketch depicts a scene of rustic architecture from a slightly elevated angle. The horizon is at the top of the drawing, with trees and simple structures in the foreground. Two large building-like forms are prominent, one on the left and one on the right. Lines suggest smaller structures or a courtyard area between them. The monochromatic palette uses varying shades of graphite for depth. The pencil strokes are light and confident, detailing the forms and shading subtly to capture mass and space.

Hubert Robert