Moulin de la Galette

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (French) 1889 With his painting of the Moulin de la Galette dance hall, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec solidified his reputation as the chronicler of the renowned nightlife in Montmartre. The composition is divided by a wooden barrier, creating a distinct contrast between the energetic activity on the dance floor in the background and the quiet anticipation of the women in the foreground. Toulouse-Lautrec employed a technique called peinture à l’essence, using turpentine to thin his paint and applying it in loose washes. This method results in a sketchy style that captures the immediacy of the artist's observations and effectively conveys the somewhat seedy atmosphere of his subject. Make a statement in any room with this framed poster, printed on thick matte paper. The matte frame that's made from wood from renewable forests adds an extra touch of class. • Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm) • Paper