Interior of a Farmhouse with Figures
late 18th century
Medium
pen and brown and black ink with brown wash heightened with white over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
overall: 17.8 x 24.8 cm (7 x 9 3/4 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Samuel H. Kress Collection
Accession Number
1963.15.8
Art Historical Context
Step into the humble warmth of *Interior of a Farmhouse Figures*, a delicate drawing attributed to the French artist Hubert Robert from the late 18th century. Robert, often called "Robert des Ruines for his evocative depictions of ancient architecture bathed in soft light, here turns his gaze to everyday rural life. This intimate scene captures the rustic charm of a farmhouse interior, populated by figures engaged in daily activities, offering a rare glimpse into domestic tranquility amid the grandeur of neoclassical art. Executed on laid paper with pen and brown and black ink, brown wash hei...