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Parkscene, by Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli, oil, 1850

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Overview

Parkscene is a 1850 oil by Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli, a French Romanticism work, held at National Museum of Western Art.

When & what style?
1850 · French Romanticism
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National Museum of Western Art

About this work

This painting shows a lively outdoor scene with people and dogs. The figures are dressed in old-fashioned clothes, and some are standing while others sit or lie down. There are several dogs, including one that appears to be a large, fluffy breed. The painting has a lot of texture, with thick brushstrokes and visible layers of paint. The colors are muted, with shades of brown, green, and red dominating the scene. The painting is held at the National Museum of Western Art.

About the artist

Portrait of Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli
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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