Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: woman outside with a basket of flowers (insert after p. 192)

This etching by Auguste Brouet illustrates a passage from Frédéric Mistral's autobiographical work, depicting a woman positioned outdoors carrying a basket brimming with flowers. Brouet's delicate handling of the etching medium captures fine details and atmospheric effects through careful line work, conveying both the figure and her natural surroundings with sensitivity. The work exemplifies the early twentieth century practice of commissioning original prints to accompany literary texts, enhancing the reader's engagement with the narrative.