Artwork

Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: bust of a man and landscape with child (insert between p. 16-17)

Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: bust of a man and landscape with child (insert between p. 16-17), by Auguste Brouet, 1937
Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: bust of a man and landscape with child (insert between p. 16-17), by Auguste Brouet, 1937

Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: bust of a man and landscape with child (insert between p. 16-17) is a work on paper by Auguste Brouet. It dates from 1937 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

The painting is titled Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits and features a bust of a man and a landscape with a child.

This work was created by Auguste Brouet in 1937. The fact that it's inserted between pages of a book suggests it might be an illustration.

You can learn more about this piece at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Overview

This portfolio insert, created by Auguste Brouet in 1937, is part of the book 'Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits'. It is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The insert features two distinct scenes: a bust of a man, likely Frédéric Mistral, and a landscape with a child. The juxtaposition of these images may reflect themes or elements from the accompanying text.

Technique & Style

As an illustration inserted between pages 16 and 17, the work suggests a narrative or thematic connection to the surrounding content. The style and technique used by Brouet are characteristic of his illustrative work.

History & Provenance

The work was created in 1937 by Auguste Brouet and is now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Auguste Brouet

Artist

Auguste Brouet

Auguste Brouet (1872–1941) was a French artist, born in Paris.

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