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Hubert Robert – “Painter of Ruins”
Antique ruins, then reflected in the calm waters, then almost hidden by thickets of climbing plants, shrubs. Peaceful rural nature, almost always clear sky. Through the gaps of trees make their way out the dying rays of the sun. Soft play of close colors, remarkable skill in depicting architecture, human figures, in the transfer of the finest natural states. Such is the collective image of painting by the French artist Hubert Robert.
He was born in Paris in 1733. Nineteen year old boys began to attend the workshop of the sculptor Slodtts, who instilled in him a love of antiquity. Continue reading
picture telling
uniquely individual
hands he held
statue was created
creative response
tense in mood
beautiful and majestic
most picturesque places
monuments of the city’s
inhuman tension.
distinguished by its mannerism
master worked
supposedly saved
henceforth become
ambassador to Greece
could not recover
introduction of an orange-red
especially outstanding
products painted
outlines of buildings
years of reaction
figures are graceful
natural principle
masters saw in reality
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huge cycle of murals
painters from England
variety of color
drew themes from these albums
remarkable monument
surpass in this respect
where every wave
makes several
thus emphasizing
social activity gradually
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studios were located
aspiring artist
linear perspective
technique of oil painting
joyful beauty
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easel paintings
naming the artistic