[Merchant in his stall with children playing]
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
[Merchant in his stall with children playing] is a 1922 by Auguste Brouet, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a street scene with a man sitting under a makeshift umbrella, surrounded by a small table, chairs, and a pot. He’s wearing a hat and coat, looking down at something in his hands. Nearby, two children play on the ground, and another person stands off to the side, also in a hat, holding an object. The background has a few quick lines for buildings and trees, but the focus is on the loose, sketchy style. The drawing feels quick and rough, like it was done on the spot. The artist didn’t smooth out the lines, which makes it feel alive and unfinished. If you like this style, look up The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more sketches like this.
Auguste Brouet (1872–1941) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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