A Garden Party

Adolphe Monticelli

Created:
Movement:
unknown
Post-Impressionism
key Notes:
Vibrant color palette, Impressionistic figures.
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Dimensions:
36 x 28 1/4 in. (91.4 x 71.8 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

"A Garden Party," created by Adolphe Monticelli in the late 19th century, exemplifies the artist's distinctive use of vibrant color and expressive brushwork, characteristic of the Post-Impressionist movement. The painting reflects the social dynamics of the time, capturing a moment of leisure among the bourgeoisie, and has been noted for its influence on later artists, particularly in the realm of color theory and emotional expression in landscape and genre scenes.

Description of the work:

"A Garden Party" by Adolphe Monticelli is characterized by its vibrant color palette and dynamic brushwork, which create a lively atmosphere filled with figures engaged in leisure activities amidst a lush garden setting. The composition is marked by a rich interplay of light and shadow, enhancing the textural quality of the foliage and the garments of the attendees, while the overall arrangement conveys a sense of movement and conviviality.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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A Garden Party