Hubert Robert

Painter

Birthday May 22, 1733

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Paris, France

DEATH DATE Apr 15, 1808 (74)

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About

French painter in the school of Romanticism, known for his vast landscapes paintings of partially fictitious ruins in Italy and France. His works are collected by museums like the Louvre and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Before Fame

He worked in the studio of sculptor Michel-Ange Slodtz, who taught him design and perspective. He also encouraged Hubert to use his talents to paint.

Trivia

He narrowly escaped the guillotine during the French Revolution.

Family Life

His father Nicolas worked for a French diplomat. The diplomat's son helped Hubert get to Rome to start his career.

Associated With

Voltaire employed him to decorate the new theater at Ferney.