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Les Soirees de Rome: Le Buste, 1764. Creator: Hubert Robert (French, 1733-1808)
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Les Soirees de Rome: Le Buste, 1764. Creator: Hubert Robert (French, 1733-1808)
Les Soirees de Rome: Le Buste, 1764. Derived from his own pen-and-ink drawings, this suite of etchings features fictional characters situated near recognizable buildings and statues in Rome. On the title page, Robert dedicated the suite to Marguerite Le Compte, who visited Rome in 1764 in the company of the wealthy author and art enthusiast Claude Henri Watelet. Both Le Compte and Watelet were amateur etchers, and they socialized with a group that included artists and printmakers centered at the academies in Italy. Roberts dedication was likely motivated by the hope of future patronage from Le Compte. She may be the generous woman with a hand muff depicted in The Ancient Temple, the fifth scene in this series
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1733 1808 Hubert Robert Hubert Robert French
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This print showcases "Les Soirees de Rome: Le Buste" a series of etchings created by the talented French artist Hubert Robert in 1764. Derived from his own pen-and-ink drawings, these prints feature fictional characters placed amidst iconic buildings and statues in Rome. The dedication on the title page reveals that Robert dedicated this suite to Marguerite Le Compte, who had visited Rome that same year alongside Claude Henri Watelet, a wealthy author and art enthusiast. Marguerite Le Compte and Watelet were both amateur etchers themselves and were part of an esteemed social circle that included artists and printmakers associated with Italian academies. It is believed that Robert's dedication was motivated by his desire for future patronage from Le Compte. Interestingly, within this series, there is a depiction of a generous woman with a hand muff in "The Ancient Temple" which may represent Marguerite herself. Hubert Robert's work beautifully captures the essence of ancient Roman architecture while infusing it with imaginative scenes featuring fictional characters. This particular print allows us to appreciate the intricate details and masterful technique employed by the artist during the 18th century. Preserved at The Cleveland Museum of Art, this piece serves as a testament to Hubert Robert's artistic prowess and continues to captivate viewers today through its timeless beauty.
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