The artwork, titled “Moulin de la Galette,” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1886 in Paris, France. This oil-on-canvas piece belongs to the Post-Impressionism art movement and falls under the landscape genre. Presently, this artwork resides in a private collection.
This painting depicts a serene scene dominated by a windmill standing against a vast sky, imbued with soft, swirling clouds. The windmill, with its towering structure and outstretched arms, creates a focal point in the composition. The surrounding nature is portrayed with bare trees and muted tones of foliage, suggesting a chilly, perhaps autumnal setting. Near the bottom right, a solitary figure hunches over, engaged in some form of labor, adding a human element to the otherwise tranquil landscape. The brushwork and color palette reflect van Gogh’s distinctive style, blending natural beauty with expressive touches.
