Gothic Doorway
1922
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Auguste Brouet
Auguste Brouet (1872–1941) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Gothic Doorway is a 1922 by Auguste Brouet, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a tall, pointed archway like an old church door. Inside the frame, two figures stand in shadow—one person kneels on a bench, the other stands beside them. The walls and door are packed with rough, crisscrossed lines, making everything look textured and uneven. The artist used quick, sketchy strokes to fill the whole scene, even the folds of the clothing. It feels like they were in a hurry or just jotting down ideas fast. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how artists use light and dark to create drama.
Auguste Brouet (1872–1941) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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