Artwork
Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: Romanesque church and figures/ man in boat (insert after p. 168)
Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: Romanesque church and figures/ man in boat (insert after p. 168) 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.
- 1999.298.36
- Credit line
- Gift of Carole W. and Charles B. Rosenblatt
About this work
Overview
This 1937 portfolio insert, created by Auguste Brouet, is part of 'Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits'. It is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a Romanesque church and surrounding figures, as well as a man in a boat on a canal. Everyday life is captured, with people engaging in various activities amidst a medieval backdrop.
Technique & Style
Brouet's illustration is characterized by simple yet detailed lines, particularly evident in the textures of stone and clothing. The scene balances bustling activity with quieter moments.
Own this work as a print
Artist & collection
Porte de l'Avenue Uhrich
City Ramparts
Part of the old fort: the mosque in the chowk and gate of the Great Katra, Dhaka (Dacca)
Topographical drawing
An Italian Town with a Stone Bridge and a Waterfall
Sketches at Home and Abroad: Trento
Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: nativity/ figures walking on a road (insert after p. 32)