Artwork
Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: bust of man with hat (page 23)
Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: bust of man with hat (page 23) 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 portfolio page features a work by Auguste Brouet, created in 1937, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Technique & Style
The sketch is characterized by rapid, scratchy lines and a rough texture, suggesting layered pencil strokes. Simple lines are used to convey light and shadow, resulting in a sketch that appears to be a quick notation rather than a refined portrait.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a man's bust, with a hat shading his eyes, conveying a sense of informality.
Artist & collection
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