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Statue of a Nude before a Window View

Hubert Robert

National Gallery of Art

The image shows intersecting and overlapping lines creating an abstract representation. In the center, a figure stands upright on a rectangular pedestal, resembling a classical statue. To the right, an outline suggests an architectural dome. Below the figure, rounded forms and lines imply smaller, seated figures, resembling an audience or gathering.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1754/1765
Medium
black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
2998 × 4368 px
Public Domain
Yes
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