Artwork
Poultry near the ruins of a mill
Poultry near the ruins of a mill is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli. It dates from 1872 and is held in the collection of the Kröller-Müller Museum.
About this work
Overview
Poultry near the ruins of a mill is an 1872 oil painting by French artist Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli, depicting a serene farmyard scene with poultry amidst the remnants of a mill.
Subject & Meaning
The painting focuses on a group of chickens and ducks in the foreground, set against the backdrop of a dilapidated mill, evoking a sense of rustic tranquility and everyday rural life.
Technique & Style
Monticelli employed loose brushstrokes to capture the tactile qualities of the animals' feathers and the weathered stone of the mill, utilizing a warm, earthy color palette.
History & Provenance
Created in 1872, before the peak of the Impressionist movement, the work is now part of the Kröller-Müller Museum's collection, often associated with post-Impressionist tendencies.
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.
