Return from the Hunt

Französische Malerei 1850–1863, 1860/1861

The artwork "Return from the Hunt" is a horizontal oil painting featuring a group of elegantly dressed figures in a wooded setting. In the foreground, several individuals are depicted in detailed garments with colors such as white, pink, and blue. The central figures are seated, while others stand nearby. To the right, two figures in light clothing are seen with a rifle slung over a shoulder. The background is filled with dense trees and foliage, painted in greens and browns. The painting is signed by the artist A. Monticelli and dated 1859 in the lower left corner.
Artist
Französische Malerei 1850–1863
Date
1860/1861
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
52.07 × 102.87 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork "Return from the Hunt" is a horizontal oil painting featuring a group of elegantly dressed figures in a wooded setting. In the foreground, several individuals are depicted in detailed garments with colors such as white, pink, and blue. The central figures are seated, while others stand nearby. To the right, two figures in light clothing are seen with a rifle slung over a shoulder. The background is filled with dense trees and foliage, painted in greens and browns. The painting is signed by the artist A. Monticelli and dated 1859 in the lower left corner.

Französische Malerei 1850–1863