Artwork
Hond op stoel
Hond op stoel is an unspecified painting by the French Romanticist artist Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the Kröller-Müller Museum.
About this work
Overview
Hond op stoel is a painting by Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli, a French artist active in the mid-19th century. Created around 1865, it is now part of the Kröller-Müller Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a small dog with a long, fluffy coat sitting on a simple wooden chair. The dog is the central figure, looking directly ahead with its ears perked up, creating a quiet and intimate atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Monticelli's work is characterized by rich color and expressive brushwork, traits associated with French Romanticism. The textured background wall adds depth to the composition, while the dog's fur is rendered in shades of brown and black.
History & Provenance
Monticelli was born in 1824 and worked in the generation before the Impressionists, whose style his expressive brushwork and rich color would later influence.
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.
