Hubert Robert (1733-1808), painter

Item

Title
Hubert Robert (1733-1808), painter
Rights
Musée du Louvre. Fair Use. © 2008 GrandPalaisRmn (Louvre Museum) / Jean-Gilles Berizzi.


Creator
Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun (1755–1842)
Date
1788
Description
In this portrait the painter Hubert Robert is gazing over a ledge while with a palette and paintbrush in his hand. Hubert was known for his landscapes and architectural paintings. In the painting, due to his leaning gesture, he is interested in the outside world and what is around him.
Format
Painting. Oil on wood. 105 x 84cm.

Publisher
Musée du Louvre

Contributor
Madalyn Wnenta
Identifier
Musée du Louvre. INV 3055
Subject
Portrait; France; French; painter; paint brush; palette; 1700s; 18th century; French baroque; rococo
Source
Jpeg file. Jean-Gilles Berizzi. Musée du Louvre. 11/2/25.
https://collections.louvre.fr/ark:/53355/cl010063384