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Figures in Renaissance Costume, by Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli, unspecified, 1860

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Overview

Figures in Renaissance Costume is a 1860 unspecified by Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli, a French Romanticism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

When & what style?
1860 · French Romanticism
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Museum of Fine Arts Boston

About this work

This painting shows a group of people in Renaissance-style clothing. They're gathered in a dark area with some trees in the background. The people are wearing fancy hats and dresses, and some are holding objects like a dog or a fan. The painting has a lot of dark colors, but there are also some lighter areas that make the people stand out. It's hard to tell what's going on in the scene, but it looks like the people are just hanging out together. If you like this painting, you might want to check out more works by Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli.

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Artist

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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