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Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: buildings and trees (page 131)

Auguste Brouet , 1937

Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: buildings and trees (page 131) 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

This work is a page illustration from the book 'Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits' by Frédéric Mistral, specifically page 131, created by Auguste Brouet in 1937. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The illustration depicts a serene scene of a house surrounded by trees, accompanying the chapter title 'LA RENTRÉE AU MAS' (The Return to Mas), suggesting a narrative of return or homecoming within the book's context.

Technique & Style

The illustration is a simple line drawing, paired with text in a classic font, reflecting a traditional and understated aesthetic. The overall design integrates seamlessly with the book's page layout.

History & Provenance

Created in 1937 by Auguste Brouet for Frédéric Mistral's book, this page is now held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art, indicating its recognized cultural and artistic value.

Context

The yellowed appearance of the page suggests the book's age, placing it within the context of early 20th-century publishing and illustration techniques.