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Park Scene, by Hubert Robert, oil, 1780

Park Scene

Hubert Robert

1780

oil

canvas

From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts

Dominant colour

Overview

Park Scene is a 1780 oil by Hubert Robert, held at Detroit Institute of Arts.

Who painted this?
Hubert Robert
When & what style?
1780
Where can I see it?
Detroit Institute of Arts

About this work

This painting depicts a serene park scene, with a large stone structure in the background and a body of water in the foreground. The structure features a series of arches and columns, while the water is dotted with small boats and figures. In the foreground, a few trees and bushes add some greenery to the scene, while the sky above is a soft blue with some clouds. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tranquility and relaxation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this beautiful scene, you might want to look up Hubert Robert.

About the artist

Portrait of Hubert Robert
Artist

Hubert Robert

Hubert Robert (French pronunciation: ; 22 May 1733 – 15 April 1808) was a French painter in the school of Romanticism, noted especially for his landscape paintings and capricci, or semi-fictitious picturesque depictions of ruins in Italy and of France.

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