Montmartre: behind the Moulin de la Galette
1887 Van Gogh Museum
About this artwork
This painting offers a view of Montmartre from a hillside garden, looking out over the city of Paris. It captures the urban landscape and surrounding countryside during Van Gogh's time living in the Parisian suburb.
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Vincent van Gogh lived with his brother Theo in Montmartre from 1886 to 1888, a crucial period where he absorbed the vibrant Parisian art scene. During this time, he experimented with Impressionist and Pointillist techniques, which influenced his developing Post-Impressionist style evident in his unique brushwork and use of color, as seen in this very painting.
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Montmartre: behind the Moulin de la Galette
Vincent van Gogh, 1887
