Absolutely gorgeous.
The joie de vivre.
It really does feel like the viewer is watching a joyous moment frozen in time, with the summer feeling.
I saw this Renoir masterpiece at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris.
The “Moulin de la Galette” (wiki) started off as a windmill and became an open-air dancehall and café. It was frequented by wealthy Parisians and artists.
This painting is huge, and the painting was done en plein air so Renoir captured the dappled light effect through the trees.
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One of my favourites
ReplyDelete😊 Lovely isn't it.
DeleteIt's a good one, the artist loved blue is this one.
ReplyDeleteAs you say, it really captures a joyful moment. But I agree, the painted faces lack something. They don't seem to be fully present.
ReplyDeleteThat's a favourite painting of mine too, for all the reasons you mention!
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