Bal du moulin de la Galette

"Bal du moulin de la Galette," painted by Pierre-Auguste Renoir in 1876, captures a lively Sunday afternoon dance at the Moulin de la Galette, a popular outdoor venue in the Montmartre district of Paris, reflecting the Impressionist interest in modern life and the effects of light. The painting is celebrated for its vibrant depiction of movement and light, achieved through Renoir's use of loose brushwork and a rich palette, which convey the joyful atmosphere of the scene.

"Bal du moulin de la Galette" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, created in 1876, is an oil on canvas painting measuring 131 cm by 175 cm, depicting a lively outdoor scene at the Moulin de la Galette in Montmartre, Paris. The composition is characterized by its vibrant use of light and color, capturing the movement and convivial atmosphere of the crowd through loose brushwork and a dynamic arrangement of figures engaged in dance and conversation.