Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli
1868
oil
panel
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Fête Champetre is a 1868 oil by Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli, a French Romanticism work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting shows a group of people gathered in a field. They are dressed in old-fashioned clothing and are sitting or standing in a circle. The scene is set in a sunny outdoor setting, with trees and bushes in the background. The people in the painting appear to be enjoying themselves, with some of them playing musical instruments or singing. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of joy and celebration. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli.
Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli (October 14, 1824 – June 29, 1886) was a French painter of the generation preceding the Impressionists.
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