Allégorie de la chute de la famille du Barry c. 1774

"Allégorie de la chute de la famille du Barry" (c. 1774) by Hubert Robert is a watercolor depicting a rural scene. The composition is divided into three sections, a building on the left, a central courtyard, and a structure on the right. The right side of the building shows figures on a balcony, seemingly watching an event unfold below. In the courtyard, a group of women and children are seen interacting in a domestic scene, with one woman climbing a set of stairs. These figures, along with an ass, a wagon wheel, and a variety of farm implements, illustrate the simple life in the countryside. This work is an example of Robert's interest in exploring the themes of social commentary and the picturesque.