The artwork titled “An extensive landscape near Paris” was created by Hubert Robert in 1781 during the Rococo art movement. This landscape painting measures 76.7 x 88.5 cm and is currently housed in the Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW) in Sydney, Australia.
In the artwork, a vast landscape near Paris is depicted with a meticulous attention to detail typical of the Rococo style. The composition features a wide expanse of countryside, stretching beneath a dramatic sky filled with billowing clouds. The foreground is occupied by a group of elegantly dressed figures, possibly travelers or locals, who are situated on a rocky outcrop, while other figures are seen reclining peacefully in the grass below. The middle ground and background reveal a richly textured panorama of fields, trees, and distant hills, interspersed with structures such as a church and various buildings. A river meanders through the valley, adding a serene element to the picturesque scene. The lighting and use of color give the painting a vibrant and lively quality, capturing the natural beauty of the French landscape.
