Adolphe Monticelli
French painter specializing in color and light
Born
October 14th, 1824
200 years ago
Died
1886
139 years ago — 62 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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A prominent figure in the French art scene, contributed significantly to the development of the 19th-century painting. Established a unique style characterized by bold colors and expressive brushwork. Influenced by the Romantic movement and later Impressionism, often captured landscapes and still lifes. Worked alongside artists such as Camille Pissarro. His works have been exhibited in various prestigious exhibitions, and he became a part of the emerging post-impressionist movement.
Developed a distinctive style using rich colors
Influenced emerging post-impressionist artists
Created renowned paintings like 'The Garden of the Poet'
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