Artwork
The Court of the Princess
The Court of the Princess is an oil painting by Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
4 cm and is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection.
The Court of the Princess, painted by Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli in 1865, portrays a regal woman accompanied by a male figure, suggesting a courtly encounter. The composition centers on the princess, whose elevated status is emphasized through her attire and poised stance, while the presence of the man hints at a diplomatic or romantic narrative within a royal setting. Executed in oil on panel, the work measures approximately 38.1 cm by 59.4 cm and is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection.
Technique & Style
The Court of the Princess is an oil painting executed on a wooden panel, measuring 38.1 cm in height by 59.4 cm in width. The work belongs to the genre of painting and was created in 1865 by Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli. Its surface displays the characteristic luminous brushwork of oil on panel, with a composition that brings together a princess, a woman, and a man in a formal arrangement.
The painting’s scale and material support contribute to its solid visual presence, while the limited palette and careful modeling of figures reflect Monticelli’s approach to color and light.
History & Provenance
Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli created the oil-on-panel painting The Court of the Princess in 1865. The work depicts a scene featuring a princess, a woman, and a man. It is currently held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it measures 38.1 cm in height and 59.4 cm in width.
The specific commission details and the full chain of ownership prior to its acquisition by the museum are not detailed in the available records.
The Court of the Princess is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The work, an oil painting on panel created in 1865, measures 38.1 cm in height and 59.4 cm in width. The provided sources confirm its location and physical attributes but do not list a specific inventory or accession number, nor do they contain records of any past or current exhibitions.
Overview
Adolphe Monticelli, a French painter active prior to the Impressionist movement, created The Court of the Princess in 1865. This oil painting presents a gathering of figures, including a princess, a man, and another woman, within an interior setting. The work is part of the collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, representing Monticelli's distinctive approach to figural composition and color.
Artist & collection
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.
