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A Colonnaded Thermal Building, the Roof Partly Open to the Sky
659229 A Colonnaded Thermal Building, the Roof Partly Open to the Sky, with Girls Washing Clothes at a Fountain Below a Statue, (pencil, pen and black ink and watercolour, with touches of white) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); 77.5x68.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Colonnaded Thermal Building, the Roof Partly Open to the Sky, with Girls Washing Clothes at a Fountain Below a Statue. Hubert Robert (1733-1808). Pencil, pen and black ink and watercolour, with touches of white heightening. 77.5 x 68.6cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
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072012upload Architectural Feature Black Ink Chore Chores Colonnaded Diminishing Perspective Domestic Work Exposed Garden Feature Grandeur Grounds Household Chore Household Chores Housekeeping Hubert Robert In Ink Ink Drawing Large Group Late 18th Century Late Eighteenth Century Laundering Laundry Livelihood Natural Light Old Master Drawings Open Pencil Pencil Drawing Perspective Ray Of Light Receding View Robert Rococo Rococo Art Rococo Era Roof Roofed Rooves Scale Sunbeam Sunburst Sunlight Sunny Thermal Washing Water Color Water Colour Water Fountain Working Life Artist French Ethnic Origin French Art French Artist Natural Space Occupation
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This print captures the essence of an exquisite artwork titled "A Colonnaded Thermal Building, the Roof Partly Open to the Sky" by French artist Hubert Robert. The scene depicts a magnificent architectural structure with a partially open roof, allowing natural light to illuminate its grandeur. In this bustling outdoor setting, we see a large group of people engaged in various activities. At the forefront, girls can be seen diligently washing clothes at a fountain below an elegant statue. Their presence adds a sense of liveliness and purpose to the composition. Surrounding them are men and women going about their daily chores, creating a vibrant tapestry of working life. The late eighteenth-century ambiance is beautifully captured through Robert's masterful use of pencil, pen and black ink, watercolor, and touches of white heightening. The meticulous attention to detail brings out every nuance in this stunning piece. The artist skillfully plays with perspective as he leads our gaze towards the receding view of rooves and architecture in diminishing perspective. This technique creates depth and invites us into this idyllic world where sunlight bathes everything in its warm glow. Overall, this artwork showcases not only Robert's talent but also provides us with glimpses into everyday life during that era. It serves as a testament to both human occupation and architectural beauty while capturing moments frozen in time within an enchanting garden feature.
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