Allégorie de la chute de la famille du Barry (Original Title) c. 1774

Hubert Robert's "Allégorie de la chute de la famille du Barry" (c. 1774) is a drawing depicting the fall from grace of the Countess du Barry, a mistress of Louis XV of France. The scene is set in a rural setting, possibly the countryside, with the Countess and her family being shown in a state of poverty and hardship. The figures are depicted in a realistic style, and the overall composition of the drawing conveys a sense of sorrow and misfortune. This drawing is part of a series of works by Robert that depict the decline of the French aristocracy. This drawing, now housed in the Städel Museum, is an example of the artist's distinctive style, characterized by meticulous detail and a focus on the lives of ordinary people.