Wandering Minstrels
The Met
Artist: Hubert Robert(French, Paris 1733–1808 Paris)
Date: 1777–79
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 68 3/4 x 48 1/4 in. (174.6 x 122.6 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A tall obelisk, a large building, a fountain, and many figures in a tree-filled landscape
Detailed Description
The scene features architectural elements and numerous people within a landscape. The upper half of the canvas features a light blue sky filled with dramatic, voluminous white and gray clouds, particularly dense in the center. To the left, a tall, slender, reddish-brown obelisk rises from a multi-tiered fountain structure. Water cascades from spouts into a circular basin, where two draped statues stand on the fountain's base. A lone figure in a white tunic stands near the fountain's edge.On the right, a large, light brown building with multiple stories occupies a significant portion of the frame. Its facade features columns, balconies with striped awnings, and decorative elements. Two draped statues are positioned on the roofline. Figures are visible on the balconies, some leaning outward. At the ground level of the building, a large, white draped statue holding a mask stands on a pedestal. Steps lead up to the building's entrance, where more figures are gathered, some seated on fallen architectural fragments.The central midground reveals a green landscape with dense trees and rolling hills, receding into the distance. A small, indistinct structure can be seen atop a distant hill. In the foreground and midground, numerous small figures are scattered. A central group of people, dressed in colorful clothing, are engaged in various activities; some play musical instruments like a lute and a flute, while others stand or sit. One figure is mounted on a white horse. The scene combines architecture with human activity within a natural setting.
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