The artwork, titled “Le Moulin de la Galette 3,” is an oil painting on canvas created by Vincent van Gogh in 1886 while he was in Paris, France. This piece, classified under the Post-Impressionism art movement, measures 46 by 38 centimeters and depicts a cityscape. The painting is housed at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, UK.
“Le Moulin de la Galette 3” vividly portrays a rural windmill scene, characteristic of the Montmartre district in Paris. A clear blue sky with scattered, softly textured clouds floats above the central structure, a large windmill surrounded by foliage and other buildings. The windmill appears worn yet stands majestically, its sails broken and weathered, capturing a moment of daily life with subdued energy. In the middle ground, people are gathered on a platform near the windmill, slightly obscured by the foliage. The foreground reveals a small structure, potentially a garden shed, and various plants and bushes, all painted in Van Gogh’s distinctive, expressive brushstrokes. The composition utilizes vibrant but harmonious colors that bring out the scene’s lively yet serene nature, underlining Van Gogh’s deep appreciation for the rustic and evocative charm of his surroundings.
