A Decorative Sculpture with a Woman Seen from Behind 1754 - 1765

This pencil sketch by Hubert Robert, a French painter and architect, depicts a decorative sculpture with a woman viewed from behind. Created between 1754 and 1765, the work captures a moment of casual observation, the artist's hand sketching a decorative element alongside a human figure in a simple and elegant fashion. The sketch, characterized by its loose, expressive lines, provides insight into Robert's artistic process, revealing his ability to capture both the grandeur of architecture and the charm of everyday life.