Four Figures
Adolphe Monticelli
key Notes:
Impressionistic texture, vibrant palette
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Dimensions:
9 3/4 x 7 3/4 in. (24.8 x 19.7 cm)
medium:
Oil on wood
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:
"Four Figures," created by Adolphe Monticelli in 1886, exemplifies the artist's distinctive use of vibrant color and expressive brushwork, characteristic of his post-impressionist style. The painting's subject matter and the identities of the figures remain largely unknown, reflecting Monticelli's focus on emotional expression rather than narrative clarity.
Description of the work:
"Four Figures" by Adolphe Monticelli, created in 1886, features a vibrant palette characterized by bold brushstrokes and a dynamic interplay of color that conveys a sense of movement among the figures. The composition is marked by a rich texture and an emotive quality, with the figures rendered in a manner that emphasizes their expressive gestures and interactions within the space.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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