Gallant party 

"Gallant Party," an oil on canvas by Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli, depicts a group of women standing in a shadowy outdoor setting. The loose brushstrokes and vibrant colors, characteristic of Monticelli's style, give the scene a sense of movement and energy. The figures are rendered with a delicate touch, their forms emerging from the rich, golden background. The overall impression is one of celebration and elegance, capturing a fleeting moment of social interaction. Monticelli, a celebrated figure in the late 19th-century French art scene, is known for his distinctive style, which blended elements of Impressionism and Romanticism.