Gallery Edition – At the Creusot Works The Smokestacks by Auguste Brouet – 63×44 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative Auguste Brouet’s “At the Creusot Works The Smokestacks” occupies a distinct position within the early 20th-century industrial landscape, its creation dating between 1902 and 1941. This realist depiction of an architectural subject is characterized by linear brushwork that imparts a sense of structural solidity to the composition. The restricted palette of black, white, and gray imbues the work with a stark, modernist sensibility, underscoring the industrial themes that underpin the piece. Brouet’s visual intent is clear: to capture the imposing presence of these smokestacks within the Creusot Works complex, their verticality piercing the sky like sentinels.When enlarged to 63×44, “At the Creusot Works The Smokestacks” assumes a monumental scale that dramatically amplifies its spatial depth and chromatic structure. The linear brushwork now orchestrates a spatial rhythm that resonates with the luxury interior envi