The Print Collector
1922
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1922
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Print Collector is a 1922 by Auguste Brouet, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a person sitting in a dimly lit room, hunched over an open book or portfolio. Behind them, a large framed drawing leans against the wall, and other smaller sketches hang nearby. The lighting is soft, with shadows clinging to the person’s face and the items around them. The artist focused on the quiet moment of someone studying art—maybe a collector or another artist. The sketchy lines and shading give it a quick, almost sketchy feel. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark for drama.
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