Subject Composition

Subject Composition is an oil on canvas painting by Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli, created between 1870 and 1890. It is part of the National Gallery collection. The painting measures 0.295 meters in width and 0.42 meters in height.

The artwork depicts two women in what appears to be a garden setting. The women are dressed in long gowns, one in earth tones and the other in darker colors. Their attire suggests a period setting, possibly historical. The style is Impressionistic, with visible brushstrokes and a focus on color and light rather than precise detail. The background is dark and indistinct, with hints of foliage and possibly flowers. A small dog is visible at the bottom of the painting, near the feet of the women. The overall mood is somewhat mysterious and evocative.