The Old Temple

Hubert Robert

Created:
Movement:
1787/88
Neoclassicism
key Notes:
Ruined grandeur, Romantic landscape
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Dimensions:
255 × 223.2 cm (100 3/8 × 87 7/8 in.); Framed: 265.5 × 233.4 cm (104 1/2 × 91 7/8 in.)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:

"The Old Temple" by Hubert Robert is a quintessential example of the artist's fascination with architectural ruins and the picturesque, reflecting the 18th-century European interest in antiquity and the sublime. Robert's work often blends real and imagined elements, capturing the romantic allure of decay and the passage of time, though specific details about the creation date and context of this particular painting remain undocumented.

Description of the work:

"The Old Temple" by Hubert Robert depicts a classical ruin enveloped in lush vegetation, showcasing the artist's adeptness at capturing the interplay between architecture and nature. The composition is characterized by a harmonious balance of light and shadow, with meticulous attention to the textures of both the stone structures and the surrounding foliage.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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The Old Temple