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