Le Monologue 1882

"Le Monologue", painted in 1882 by Jean Béraud, depicts a lively social scene in a Parisian salon. The painting captures the elegance and formality of high society in late 19th-century France. A man in a tuxedo stands before a group of fashionable men and women, engaging them with a speech. Their attentive expressions and elegant attire, suggest a gathering of the upper classes. Béraud's keen eye for detail and meticulous brushwork beautifully capture the opulent ambiance of the salon, creating a timeless snapshot of Parisian society.