Artwork
Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: ruin (page 49)
Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: ruin (page 49) is a work on paper by Auguste Brouet. It dates from 1937 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Auguste Brouet's 1937 work, 'Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits (ruin, page 49)', is a serene depiction of a ruined structure, likely a church or castle, held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a state of decay, with crumbling walls and a partially collapsed roof, set amidst tall trees. This contrast invites reflection on the transience of human constructs and the passage of time.
Technique & Style
Brouet employed muted tones to render the ruin, with attention to intricate details such as cracks and fissures in the walls, contributing to an atmosphere of quiet contemplation.
History & Provenance
Created in 1937, the work is part of a portfolio related to Frédéric Mistral's 'Mémoires et Recits'. It is currently housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Artist & collection
Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: bust of old man (page 145)
Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: round building (page 161)
Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: bust of woman in profile (page 9)
Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: two figures walking (page 40)
Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: building and tree (page 91)
Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: still life (page 197)