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Hugo Robus Meest populaire schilderijen

The 17 artworks by Hugo Robus our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 17 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linnen canvas · Certificaat van echtheid · Wereldwijd verzonden Hugo Robus · 1885 – 1964

Backyards

1917 · original 66 x 81 cm

Explore 'Backyards' by Hugo Robus (1917). A dynamic Cubist painting of a village landscape using bold colors & geometric shapes. Discover this unique artwork!

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 1 of 18 artworks by Hugo Robus
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$17035 × 29 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$29881 × 66 cm Commission at original size

Torso in Flight

1956

Discover 'Torso in Flight' by Hugo Robus – a striking bronze sculpture embodying Mayan/Olmec tribal art. Explore its dynamic style, symbolic narrative & powerful aesthetic. A unique investment piece!

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 2 of 18 artworks by Hugo Robus
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$17038 × 26 cm Commission this artwork

Water Carrier

1956

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 3 of 18 artworks by Hugo Robus
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$17025 × 40 cm Commission this artwork

Train in Motion

1920 · original 67 x 82 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 4 of 18 artworks by Hugo Robus
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$17035 × 29 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$30382 × 67 cm Commission at original size

Landscape

original 20 x 25 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 5 of 18 artworks by Hugo Robus
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$17035 × 28 cm Commission this artwork

Girl Reading

1929

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 6 of 18 artworks by Hugo Robus
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$17035 × 29 cm Commission this artwork

First Born (The Family)

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 7 of 18 artworks by Hugo Robus
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$17031 × 32 cm Commission this artwork

Discover 'One and Another,' a poignant 1934 bronze sculpture by Hugo Robus. Capturing tender motherhood, this exquisite piece showcases masterful craftsmanship & timeless emotion. Explore art history & invest in beauty.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 8 of 18 artworks by Hugo Robus
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$17037 × 27 cm Commission this artwork

Untitled

Black & white drawing of a woman in motion by Hugo Robus. Captivating study of female form & movement. Explore this evocative artwork's grace and fluidity.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 9 of 18 artworks by Hugo Robus
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$17028 × 36 cm Commission this artwork

The Spirit of Youth

Explore 'The Spirit of Youth' by Hugo Robus – a poignant bronze sculpture capturing raw grief & human emotion. Realistic yet stylized, this piece offers a timeless study in sorrow.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 10 of 18 artworks by Hugo Robus
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$17027 × 38 cm Commission this artwork

Study for Figure in a Hammock

Admire 'Study for Figure in a Hammock' by Hugo Robus – a captivating pencil drawing of a reclining woman. A rare study, perfect for art collectors & enthusiasts.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 11 of 18 artworks by Hugo Robus
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$17036 × 28 cm Commission this artwork

Study for Lamp Base

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 12 of 18 artworks by Hugo Robus
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$17024 × 41 cm Commission this artwork

Mother and Child

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 13 of 18 artworks by Hugo Robus
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$17036 × 28 cm Commission this artwork

Woman with a Fragrant Bouquet

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 14 of 18 artworks by Hugo Robus
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Study for Contemplation

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 15 of 18 artworks by Hugo Robus
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Study for Adam and Eve

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 16 of 18 artworks by Hugo Robus
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Study for Adolescent Girl

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 17 of 18 artworks by Hugo Robus
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$17028 × 36 cm Commission this artwork

The artist

Hugo Robus

1885 – 1964

Snelle feiten

Lifespan79 years
Art periodModern
Born1885, Cleveland, United States
Typical colorsputty
Died1964
NationalityUnited States

Biography

The Sculptural Lyricism of Hugo Robus

In the grand tapestry of twentieth-century American art, few figures possess the quiet, transformative power of Hugo Robus. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1885, Robus embarked on a creative odyssey that would see him traverse the boundaries between the two-dimensional world of painting and the tactile, three-dimensional realm of sculpture. His journey was not merely one of changing mediums, but an evolution of spirit—a movement from the structured, fragmented perspectives of Cubism toward a deeply personal, lyrical abstraction that sought to capture the very essence of human emotion through form.

Robus’s artistic foundation was built upon rigorous classical training. His early years at the Cleveland School of Art and the National Academy of Design in New York City provided him with a disciplined command of technique, yet it was his time in Paris that truly ignited his avant-garde sensibilities. Immersed in the vibrant atmosphere of the Académie de la Grande Chaumière under the guidance of Emile Carlsen, Robus breathed in the revolutionary air of European modernism. This exposure to the radical shifts of the era allowed him to experiment with the geometric complexities of Picasso and Braque, yet he possessed an innate drive to move beyond purely intellectual exercises toward something more visceral and emotive.

A Transition from Canvas to Bronze

The 1920s marked a profound metamorphosis in Robus’s career. While he began his professional life as a painter, the limitations of the flat surface eventually gave way to a fascination with volume, weight, and the interplay of light upon physical form. This transition was not an abandonment of his earlier explorations but a refinement of them. The fragmented logic of Cubism found a new, more fluid expression in his sculptural work, where he began to masterfully balance positive and negative space—a technique that would later echo the profound influence of Surrealist masters like Henry Moore.

As a sculptor, Robus developed a signature style characterized by serene elegance and sinuous contours. His works often feature stylized figures with polished surfaces that invite the eye to dance along their curves. He possessed a unique ability to render the human form not as a rigid anatomical study, but as a vessel for movement and feeling. Whether through the rhythmic lines of a bronze figure or the delicate tension in a pencil drawing, his work consistently sought to embody fundamental themes of domesticity, grace, and the quiet rhythms of life.

Legacy and the New City Colony

Beyond his individual masterpieces, Robus played a vital role in the communal fabric of American modernism. In 1918, alongside contemporaries such as Henry Varnum Poor and Martha Kantor, he co-founded an influential art colony in New City, New York. This enclave became a sanctuary for creative experimentation, fostering a community where the boundaries between different artistic disciplines could blur and evolve.

The enduring significance of Hugo Robus is etched into the permanent collections of the world's most prestigious institutions. His ability to bridge the gap between the structural rigor of early modernism and the expressive freedom of lyrical abstraction ensures his place in art history. Today, his works serve as poignant reminders of a period when American art was finding its unique voice—a voice that Robus helped shape through bronze, stone, and an unwavering commitment to the beauty of the human spirit.

Notable Sculptural Works: Woman Washing Her Hair, Girl Reading, Mother With Child, and Torso in Flight.
Key Artistic Influences: Cubism (Picasso, Braque), Surrealism (Henry Moore), and the classical training of Emile Carlsen.
Institutional Recognition: The Whitney Museum of American Art, The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Vraag en antwoord

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In welke perioden is de carrière van Hugo Robus onderverdeeld?

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De 3D-galerie van Hugo Robus is een pagina waarop de kunstwerken van de kunstenaar worden gepresenteerd in een virtuele driedimensionale galerie.

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Quiz voor verzamelaars

Hugo Robus was born in what city?
Robus studied at which prominent art academy?
What artistic style did Robus primarily adopt during his early career?
Hugo Robus co-founded an art colony in:
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