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Ruins of Nimes, Orange and St-Remy

Academician / French / Greco-Roman / Neoclassical / Paintings (Reproductions) - 1 year ago - troycapc

This is a reproduction of “The Ruins of Nimes, Orange and Saint-Remy-de-Provence” by Hubert Robert of 1789.  This French artist was fifty-six when he created this masterpiece.  He was born in Paris and in 1754 went to Rome in the entourage of the ambassador from the French court.  He spent eleven years there and supported himself in the latter years through his work as an artist.  He returned to Paris is 1765 and soon became a success in the art circles.  He was imprisoned during the Revolution and was almost executed during the Terror.  He was released after the death of Robespierre.  He became one of the directors of the new museum of the Louvre and continued his success focusing on Neoclassical works.  He died in Paris on April 15, 1808.  The original of this masterpiece is on display at the Bode-Museum In Berlin.

Reproduction for sale on Zazzle