Hubert Robert
French landscape painter and architect
Born
May 22nd, 1733
292 years ago
Died
1808
217 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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Born in 1733, this individual became a prominent French painter associated with the Rococo style. Specializing in landscapes and architectural scenes, he produced works that depicted both the natural and man-made environments. His paintings often featured ruins and picturesque landscapes, showcasing a blend of imagination and realism. This painter also worked as an architect and played a significant role in the development of landscape painting in France, influencing future generations of artists. His works were exhibited widely during his lifetime and remained in high esteem thereafter.
Created celebrated landscapes of gardens and ruins
Designed the landscaping for the gardens at the Palais de Versailles
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