Persons in Louis XV Costumes c. 1880

Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli’s *Persons in Louis XV Costumes* (c. 1880), a captivating oil on canvas painting, depicts a lively gathering of figures adorned in opulent 18th-century attire. The figures are positioned within a richly decorated interior, their faces barely discernible as their silhouettes meld with the warm, hazy atmosphere. The artist's use of loose brushstrokes and vibrant colors creates a sense of movement and energy, characteristic of Monticelli's signature style. The painting's intimate scale invites viewers to imagine themselves as part of this grand social event, lost in the shimmering opulence and captivating atmosphere. *Persons in Louis XV Costumes*, now housed in The Art Institute of Chicago, offers a glimpse into the artist's fascination with the elegance and extravagance of the French Rococo period.