Artwork
Statue of Jupiter, Seated [recto]
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Statue of Jupiter, Seated [recto] is a chalk drawing by the Romanticist artist Hubert Robert. It dates from 1760 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This drawing, created in 1760 by French artist Hubert Robert, is a sketch of a seated male figure, likely a statue of Jupiter. Executed in black chalk on laid paper, it showcases Robert's skill in capturing detail and texture.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a classical statue of a seated male figure, draped in a robe, with his right arm raised and holding an object. The level of detail suggests a study of an existing statue, with attention to the folds of the robe and the figure's pose.
Technique & Style
Robert's use of black chalk creates a sense of depth and texture, characteristic of his preparatory works. The sketch's style is consistent with his other drawings, which often explored classical themes and motifs.
Context
The drawing reflects Robert's interest in classical art and his association with the Romanticism movement, which often drew upon classical themes and motifs.
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…
