The artwork titled “A Scene in the Grounds of the Villa Farnese, Rome” was created by Hubert Robert in 1765. It belongs to the Rococo art movement and falls under the genre of ‘capriccio,’ a type of landscape painting that depicts an imaginary or fantastical scene. The dimensions of the artwork are 25 x 35 cm, and it is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork showcases a serene, idealized landscape, incorporating elements of classical architecture and lush vegetation. At the center, a woman sits on a flight of stone steps, engaging with an infant. Behind her, a draped red cloth adds a vivid burst of color to the subdued, earthy tones of the stones and plants. An urn sits atop the stone wall, and an intricate potted plant rises from a large pedestal on the left. The background features a partially visible classical structure, possibly a rotunda, enveloped by mature trees. The foreground displays a gentle water stream, with plants extending towards the flowing water, enhancing the tranquil atmosphere of the scene.
