Monkeys as Judges of Art 1889

Gabriel von Max's "Monkeys as Judges of Art" (1889) is a satirical commentary on the art world. The painting depicts a group of monkeys gathered around a wooden crate, seemingly critiquing an unseen artwork. The artist's meticulous attention to detail, rendering each primate with lifelike expressions, heightens the humor of the scene. This humorous and thought-provoking piece satirizes human arrogance and the often subjective nature of artistic appreciation.