Artwork
Two Women Seen from Behind
Two Women Seen from Behind 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
The title of this work is Two Women Seen from Behind.
It was created by Robert, Hubert, and the exact dates of his life are not well-documented, but the work itself is dated to around 1754 or 1765.
This work is part of the collection at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, and to learn more about similar drawings, look up the movement: Romanticism.
Overview
Two Women Seen from Behind is a drawing by French artist Hubert Robert, executed in black chalk on laid paper. The work is dated to the mid-18th century, with estimates ranging from 1754 to 1765.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts two female figures viewed from behind, captured in a delicate and observational style. The subjects are rendered in a straightforward manner, with the artist focusing on their forms and poses.
Technique & Style
Robert's use of black chalk on laid paper allows for a range of tonal values and subtle texture. The drawing's style is characterized by its simplicity and attention to detail, reflecting Robert's skill as a draftsman.
History & Provenance
The drawing is now part of the collection at the National Gallery of Art, Washington. Robert's work is associated with the Romanticism movement, which often featured imaginative and picturesque scenes, although his landscapes and capricci are more typical of his oeuvre.
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…
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