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Saint-Etienne des Tonneliers a Rouen, by Auguste Brouet, 1925

Saint-Etienne des Tonneliers a Rouen

Auguste Brouet

1925

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Saint-Etienne des Tonneliers a Rouen is a 1925 by Auguste Brouet, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Auguste Brouet
When & what style?
1925 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a quiet street scene in Rouen, France. The narrow street is lined with old buildings, some with Gothic-style architecture. A woman sits on the street, possibly selling goods from a basket. The painting's colors are muted, with shades of brown and gray dominating the scene. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth to the painting, highlighting the textures of the buildings and the woman's clothing. The overall atmosphere is one of tranquility, capturing a moment in time in this historic French city. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the Impressionism movement.

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