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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
master worked
studios were located
aspiring artist
variety of color
direct observations
social activity gradually
surpass in this respect
monuments of the city’s
constant companions
Mexican graphic until
outlines of buildings
picture telling
statue was created
uniquely individual
distinguished by its mannerism
figures are graceful
years of reaction
thus emphasizing
natural principle
makes several
ambassador to Greece
linear perspective
beautiful and majestic
painters from England
easel paintings
inhuman tension.
introduction of an orange-red
naming the artistic
especially outstanding
remarkable monument
drew themes from these albums
products painted
joyful beauty
tense in mood
hands he held
technique of oil painting
henceforth become
supposedly saved
most popular
could not recover
creative response
where every wave
huge cycle of murals
most picturesque places
masters saw in reality