Artwork

Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: three figures (page 81)

Auguste Brouet , 1937

Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: three figures (page 81) 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

This painting is titled Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral and features three figures.

The artist, Auguste Brouet, created this work in 1937. I don't know much about Brouet's style or inspirations, but it's interesting that he chose to depict a scene from a book.

You can learn more about this painting and others like it at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Overview

Created in 1937 by French printmaker Auguste Brouet, this portfolio illustration is titled after the literary work "Mémoires et Récits" by Frédéric Mistral. The image, found on page 81 of the book, presents three seated figures rendered in Brouet’s characteristic line work. The piece is part of the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The composition depicts three individuals engaged in a quiet, perhaps conversational, setting, reflecting the narrative tone of Mistral’s memoirs. While the identities of the figures are not specified, their arrangement suggests a moment of shared reflection linked to the text’s autobiographical content.

Technique & Style

Executed in Brouet’s typical black‑ink drawing technique, the work relies on fine hatching and cross‑hatching to model volume and texture. The linear precision and subtle tonal gradations are hallmarks of Brouet’s printmaking practice, emphasizing form over color.

History & Provenance

Since its creation in the late 1930s, the illustration has remained within the holdings of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is catalogued as part of the museum’s prints and drawings department. No record of prior ownership or exhibition history is noted in the museum’s documentation.