Herdsmen Crossing a Waterfall

Hubert employed swift, sketchy strokes of red chalk to convey texture and movement. Cross‑hatching builds tonal depth in the rocks and foliage, while lighter, feathery lines suggest the waterfall’s spray merging into the background. The choice of laid paper adds a subtle grain that interacts with the chalk, enhancing the drawing’s atmospheric quality.

While the drawing originates from Hubert’s early career, its precise ownership trail remains limited in documentation. It exemplifies the artist’s practice of producing capriccio‑like studies that blend observation with imaginative composition, a hallmark of his broader oeuvre in the late 18th century.