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Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: Romanesque church and figures/ man in boat (insert after p. 168), by Auguste Brouet, 1937

Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: Romanesque church and figures/ man in boat (insert after p. 168)

Auguste Brouet

1937

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: Romanesque church and figures/ man in boat (insert after p. 168) is a 1937 by Auguste Brouet, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Auguste Brouet
When & what style?
1937
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a stone castle with a tall tower and arched windows. In front, people in old-fashioned clothes stand around—some talk, others sit or tend to animals. A dog lies on the ground, and a horse stands nearby. Below, a small boat floats on a narrow canal, with one person rowing. The artist focused on everyday life near a castle, mixing busy crowds with quiet moments like the lone rower. The lines are simple but full of detail, especially in the textures of the stone and clothing. Next, look up The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works like this.

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