Artwork
The Fountain
The Fountain is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Hubert Robert. It dates from 1775 and is held in the collection of the Kimbell Art Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Fountain is a painting created in 1775 by Hubert Robert, a French artist known for his landscapes and depictions of architectural ruins.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene centered on a fountain, with a large stone structure in the background and figures in the foreground, including an artist at work, adding depth to the image.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, The Fountain showcases Robert's use of light and shadow to create atmosphere, characteristic of the Rococo movement's emphasis on ornate and lighthearted themes.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the Kimbell Art Museum's collection, exemplifying Robert's work in the context of 18th-century French art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hubert Robert (French pronunciation: ; 22 May 1733 – 15 April 1808) was a French painter in the school of Romanticism, noted especially for his landscape paintings and capricci, or semi-fictitious picturesque depictions of ruins in Italy…
