Artwork

Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: figures on a pier (insert after p.216)

Auguste Brouet , 1937

Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: figures on a pier (insert after p.216) 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.: 1999.298.44
Credit line: Gift of Carole W. and Charles B. Rosenblatt

About this work

Overview

Auguste Brouet's 1937 work, 'Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits (figures on a pier)', is a portfolio piece housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art. It depicts a serene scene of figures on a pier, set against a backdrop of a bridge, water, and boats.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a group of people in old-fashioned attire gathered on a pier, seemingly engaged in conversation. A leaning tree on the right and a tranquil water scene with boats evoke a sense of calm and peaceful interaction.

Technique & Style

Brouet employed a diverse color palette, contrasting dark greens (notably in the tree) with lighter water tones. The composition suggests a thoughtful use of light and shadow, characteristic of the chiaroscuro technique.

History & Provenance

Created in 1937, the work is part of a portfolio titled 'Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits'. It is currently in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Context

While the specific context of its creation is not detailed here, the work's themes of leisure and conversation on a pier reflect common subjects in early 20th-century European art, often capturing everyday life in serene settings.

Legacy

Information on the work's direct legacy or influence is not provided, though it remains part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's holdings, contributing to the institution's collection of early 20th-century European artworks.