This is a drawing of a grand architectural interior. It features large arches, columns, and a classical statue in an open space. In the foreground, there is a ladder and some indistinct shapes. The sketch emphasizes structure and form with minimal details, suggesting a Renaissance or neoclassical influence.
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Monumental Arch

Hubert Robert (French, 1733 - 1808)

probably c. 1754/1765

Medium
black chalk on laid paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
Overall: 11 x 9.9 cm (4 5/16 x 3 7/8 in.) ; support: 15.6 x 21.5 cm (6 1/8 x 8 7/16 in.)
Culture
French
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Julius S. Held Collection, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
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