Figures near a Fountain

Figures near a Fountain is a painting by Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli, created between 1870 and 1886. It is housed in the Rijksmuseum. The painting measures 0.26 meters in width and 0.455 meters in height. The artwork depicts a landscape scene with figures near what appears to be a fountain or a structure with a light-colored surface, partially obscured by foliage. The style is Impressionistic, with loose brushstrokes and a focus on capturing the light and atmosphere rather than precise detail. The colors are muted earth tones, with hints of warmer colors in the foliage. The figures are indistinct, rendered with the same loose brushwork as the landscape, making them blend into the environment.