Colonnade of the Casino of the Villa Albani, in Rome 1763 - 1764
hubertrobert
architectural sketch
amateur sketch
toned paper
light pencil work
quirky sketch
pencil sketch
incomplete sketchy
architecture drawing
fantasy sketch
watercolor
Hubert Robert's "Colonnade of the Casino of the Villa Albani, in Rome," created between 1763 and 1764, depicts a long colonnade with a vaulted ceiling, a classic feature of Italian architecture. The artwork, executed in a wash of grey and brown, portrays the structure with a sense of depth and perspective, emphasizing the architectural grandeur of the Casino. Figures are sparsely placed throughout the drawing, adding a touch of human scale to the otherwise grand space. The artwork showcases Robert’s mastery of architectural drawing and captures the beauty and elegance of the Villa Albani.
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Cardinal Albani owned a famous collection of antique statues, which was displayed in his luxurious villa. Artists in training were invited to draw in this private museum, as reflected by the young man sketching on the left. Hubert Robert, an architectural draughtsman, had a keen eye for detail: even the veins of the marble columns are visible. He enlivened the scene with elegant figures.
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