Hubert Robert

French landscape painter and architect

Hubert Robert - Artists & Creatives born May 22nd, 1733
Born
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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