1760
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Oval Fountain in the Gardens of the Villa d'Este, Tivoli is a 1760 graphite by Hubert Robert, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a serene garden scene with a large fountain at its center. The fountain is oval-shaped and surrounded by lush greenery, with trees and bushes growing around it. In the background, there are more trees and what appears to be a building or structure. The artist has used red chalk over graphite to create a sense of depth and texture in the drawing. The use of different shades of red and brown gives the scene a warm and inviting feel. If you're interested in learning more about the Romanticism movement, you might want to check out some of the other works by Robert, Hubert.
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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