Le Moulin de la Galette
by Vincent van Gogh, 1886
StylePost-Impressionism
Artwork Details
Details
- Year
- 1886
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
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Vincent van Gogh painted this view of the famous Montmartre windmill in 1886, shortly after arriving in Paris. The work captures Le Moulin de la Galette, a popular dance hall and café that attracted artists, writers, and working-class Parisians. Van Gogh's brushwork here shows the influence of Impressionism, which he encountered through his brother Theo's art dealing connections.
The painting depicts the windmill against an overcast Parisian sky, with figures walking along the dusty paths of Montmartre. This was one of several views Van Gogh made of the neighborhood's windmills, which were fast disappearing as the city expanded. The earthy palette of browns and grays reflects his Dutch training, though lighter touches hint at the vibrant colors he would soon embrace.
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About Le Moulin de la Galette
Several versions exist in different collections. Van Gogh painted multiple views of the Montmartre windmills during 1886. Check with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and other major collections for current locations.
Van Gogh painted this during his Paris period when he was heavily influenced by Impressionism. The looser brushwork and lighter palette show his move away from the darker Dutch style of his earlier work.
It was a famous windmill turned dance hall in the Montmartre district of Paris. The venue attracted artists including Renoir, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Van Gogh, who all painted scenes there during the late 1800s.
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