The Dance
The Met
Artist: Hubert Robert(French, Paris 1733–1808 Paris)
Date: 1777–79
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 68 1/4 x 33 5/8 in. (173.4 x 85.4 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A vertical painting shows a mountainous landscape, a cascading waterfall, a stone bridge, and gathered figures
Detailed Description
A tall, vertical painting depicts a mountainous landscape with numerous figures. The upper portion features a bright blue sky with scattered white and gray clouds. On the upper right, a large, leafy tree with green and yellow foliage extends over a dark, rugged cliff face. The central part of the painting is dominated by steep, brown and gray mountains. A cascading waterfall flows down the center-left, emptying into a dark body of water at the bottom. The water appears foamy and white where it falls, then darkens as it pools. A stone arch bridge spans the gorge above the waterfall, connecting two sections of the mountains. Several small figures are visible on and around the bridge; a group on the left side, some possibly with animals, and a few figures standing on the right. In the lower third of the painting, on a dirt path beside the water, multiple groups of figures are gathered. To the far left, a small group of figures, including children, are standing. In the center, two figures in light-colored clothing appear to be dancing, with other figures nearby. To their left, a man in a red cloak plays a stringed instrument, facing a seated woman and a child. To the right, another group of figures, some seated and some standing, are dressed in various colored garments, including blues, reds, and whites. The scene depicts a gathering within a rugged natural setting.
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