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Jean Veber — The Rouart Sale

Jean Veber

The Rouart Sale

1912

"The Rouart Sale" is a lithograph by French artist Jean Veber that depicts the famous 1912 auction of Henri Rouart's extensive art collection. The work captures the energy and chaos of the crowded saleroom, with Veber's characteristic satirical style evident in his portrayal of the bidders and spectators. As a lithograph, the piece demonstrates Veber's skill in this medium, which allowed for the creation of multiple prints and wide distribution of his social commentary on contemporary Parisian culture.

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lithograph

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Jean Veber, The Rouart Sale, 1912

"The Rouart Sale" is a lithograph by French artist Jean Veber that depicts the famous 1912 auction of Henri Rouart's extensive art collection. The work captures the energy and chaos of the crowded saleroom, with Veber's characteristic satirical style evident in his portrayal of the bidders and spectators. As a lithograph, the piece demonstrates Veber's skill in this medium, which allowed for the creation of multiple prints and wide distribution of his social commentary on contemporary Parisian culture.

Medium
lithograph
Year
1912
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Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Print, French, Ink and Watercolor, Auction scene, 19th Century, Art Nouveau, Social Commentary, Interior Setting, Humorous, Satirical

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