Cock Fight in Front of a Group of Young Women 

"Cock Fight in Front of a Group of Young Women" is a painting by Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli, a 19th-century French artist known for his vibrant colors and loose brushstrokes. The painting, housed in a private collection, features a lively scene with a group of women in elegant attire, seemingly observing a cockfight in the foreground. Monticelli's signature style, characterized by bold and expressive brushwork, creates a sense of movement and spontaneity, capturing the energy of the scene. Despite its focus on a somewhat controversial subject, the work reflects the artist's fascination with social gatherings and his ability to convey a sense of festivity within his compositions.