At the Creusot Works: The Smokestacks
1922
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Artist
Auguste Brouet
Auguste Brouet (1872–1941) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
At the Creusot Works: The Smokestacks is a 1922 by Auguste Brouet, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows tall factory smokestacks belching dark smoke against a cloudy sky. The thick, rough lines make the smoke look heavy and real. You can almost smell the coal in the air. Brouet used a printmaking tool called a drypoint needle to scratch lines into a copper plate. When inked, these lines catch light differently, making some parts glow. Look up Auguste Brouet (French, 1872–1941) to see more of his bold etchings.
This donation was unusual because it included many prints by one artist: eleven single sheets and two books illustrated by Brouet (containing a total of 96 etchings). The result is a comprehensive survey of the artist's work.
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Auguste Brouet (1872–1941) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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