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