Artwork
Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: ruin (page 49)
Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: ruin (page 49) is a work on paper by Auguste Brouet. It dates from 1937 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1999.298.15
- Credit line
- Gift of Carole W. and Charles B. Rosenblatt
About this work
Overview
Auguste Brouet's 1937 work, 'Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits (ruin, page 49)', is a serene depiction of a ruined structure, likely a church or castle, held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a state of decay, with crumbling walls and a partially collapsed roof, set amidst tall trees. This contrast invites reflection on the transience of human constructs and the passage of time.
Technique & Style
Brouet employed muted tones to render the ruin, with attention to intricate details such as cracks and fissures in the walls, contributing to an atmosphere of quiet contemplation.
History & Provenance
Created in 1937, the work is part of a portfolio related to Frédéric Mistral's 'Mémoires et Recits'. It is currently housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Artist & collection
Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: bust of old man (page 145)
Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: round building (page 161)
Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: two figures walking (page 40)
Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: bust of woman in profile (page 9)
Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: building and tree (page 91)
Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: still life (page 197)