Hubert Robert
Hubert Robert (1733–1808) was a French painter, known for his depictions of classical ruins and landscapes imbued with romanticism and a sense of the sublime. Born in Paris, Robert trained in Rome, where he was influenced by the ruins of ancient Rome and the work of Giovanni Paolo Panini, a painter of architectural capriccios. Robert became known as “Robert des Ruines” due to his fascination with ruined architecture, which became a central theme in his work.
Robert's paintings often combined imaginative and historical elements, creating dreamlike compositions that merged the grandeur of antiquity with the picturesque decay of ruins. His works were popular at the French court, and he served as the curator of the royal collection under Louis XVI. Despite being imprisoned during the French Revolution, he continued to work and produced numerous paintings and designs for gardens. His works are housed in the Louvre, the Hermitage Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Full Name: Hubert Robert
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Birth and Death: 1733–1808
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Profession: Painter
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Influences: Giovanni Paolo Panini, Classical Architecture
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Legacy: Known for his romantic depictions of ruins, Robert's works are held in major collections such as the Louvre and the Hermitage.
