Allegory
Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli
1860
oil
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli
1860
oil
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
This painting is a dark, moody scene with many figures. They are all dressed in flowing robes, some with their backs to us. The colors are muted, with lots of dark browns and grays. In the foreground, the figures are more defined, while those in the back are less clear. The overall mood is somber and contemplative. To learn more about the techniques used in this painting, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
