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Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: bust of man with hat (page 23)

Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: bust of man with hat (page 23), by Auguste Brouet, 1937
Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: bust of man with hat (page 23), by Auguste Brouet, 1937

Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: bust of man with hat (page 23) 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.
1999.298.5

About this work

Overview

This portfolio page features a work by Auguste Brouet, created in 1937, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Technique & Style

The sketch is characterized by rapid, scratchy lines and a rough texture, suggesting layered pencil strokes. Simple lines are used to convey light and shadow, resulting in a sketch that appears to be a quick notation rather than a refined portrait.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a man's bust, with a hat shading his eyes, conveying a sense of informality.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Auguste Brouet

Artist

Auguste Brouet

Auguste Brouet (1872–1941) was a French artist.

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Who painted Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: bust of man with hat (page 23)?

Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: bust of man with hat (page 23) was painted by Auguste Brouet in 1937.

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Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: bust of man with hat (page 23) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

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