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Interior of a Roman Palace

Hubert Robert

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an interior architectural scene. The drawing depicts a grand, arched interior space. The viewer's eye is led into the space by a series of columns and arches. The drawing uses light and shadow to emphasize the architectural elements such as the columns and the arches. To the right, a niche houses a statue. The perspective and shading techniques provide a sense of scale and craftsmanship, capturing the grandeur of the architecture.

Artwork Details

Date
1754/1765
Medium
black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
3176 × 4460 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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