1760
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Statue of Jupiter, Seated [recto] is a 1760 chalk by Hubert Robert, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a sketch of a seated male figure, likely a statue, with his right arm raised and holding an object. The figure is draped in a robe, and his left arm rests on his lap. The sketch is rendered in black chalk on laid paper. The sketch appears to be a study of a classical statue, with attention to detail in the folds of the robe and the pose of the figure. The use of black chalk creates a sense of depth and texture, adding to the overall effect of the sketch. This sketch is reminiscent of the work of Romanticism artists, who often explored classical themes and motifs in their art. For more information on this movement, explore the Romanticism movement.
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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