Hubert Robert (1733-1808)

An Architectural Capriccio with Hermit, Bather and Washerwoman Paris, 1796 Oil on canvas 80 x 64.8 cm A capriccio is a fantastic mixture of real and imaginary features, in this case of buildings.  A bell tower emerges from a ruined classical temple which has acquired some additional humble domestic elements.  The figures reflect the same … Read more