The Fountain

Hubert Robert

Created:

Movement:

1779

Neoclassicism

key Notes:

Ruins, Neoclassical architecture

Dimensions:

68 1/4 x 31 3/8 in. (173.4 x 79.7 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Advanced

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story of the work:

"The Fountain," painted by Hubert Robert in 1779, depicts a picturesque garden scene featuring a classical fountain surrounded by lush greenery and architectural ruins, reflecting the artist's fascination with the interplay of nature and antiquity. This work exemplifies the 18th-century French taste for the picturesque and the romanticization of ruins, characteristic of Robert's oeuvre as a prominent painter of landscapes and architectural subjects.

Description of the work:

"The Fountain" by Hubert Robert, created in 1779, depicts a serene landscape featuring a classical fountain surrounded by lush greenery and architectural ruins. The composition is characterized by a harmonious interplay of light and shadow, with a palette that emphasizes the natural beauty of the setting and the intricate details of the fountain's design.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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