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Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: building and tree (page 91), by Auguste Brouet, 1937

Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: building and tree (page 91)

Auguste Brouet

1937

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: building and tree (page 91) 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 quiet street scene with a small building and a tree. The building has a simple, slightly weathered look, with a few windows and a door. A lone figure stands near the entrance, dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The tree beside it has thick branches, and the whole scene feels like a moment frozen in time. The drawing looks like it was made quickly, with loose lines and shading that give it a sketchy, hand-drawn feel. It’s not polished, which makes it feel personal, like a quick note from the past. If you like this style, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works like it.

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