Bal du Moulin de la Galette, 1876, Pierre-Auguste Renoir

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Describe the composition of the Bal du Moulin de la Galette
Crowded and appears asymmetrical.
Large group of people sat at tables, socialising and dancing outside on a sunny afternoon.
A canopy of leaves above the crowd creates a dappled effect giving Renoir the opportunity to show the bright sunlight falling in
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Describe the use of Colour or texture of the Bal du Moulin de la Galette
Bright palette of colours has been applied loosely, giving a sense of movement to the dancing figures and making the scene appear more active.
Yellow tones (straw hats, and blonde hair of female figure on the left of the scene)
Pink and blue (centrally s
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Describe the use of Light & tone of the Bal du Moulin de la Galette
Dabs of bright paint - light streaming though the leaves and falling on the forms beneath
Patches of white indicate highlights emphasise the idea of bright sunlight (shown most clearly in the still life grouping of glasses and a bottle on the table in t
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Describe the use of Space & depth/relief of the Bal du Moulin de la Galette
Background forms and figures are sketched in swift gestural brush strokes, demonstrating atmospheric perspective, typical of Impressionist works.
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Describe the use of Line or brushwork of the Bal du Moulin de la Galette
Renoir’s application of paint creates a sense of unity across the image.
There are no solid harsh outlines, instead, the figures almost seem as though they are merging and dissolving into the setting.
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What was the stylistic comment and artist influence?
Inspired by his peers and artists he admired such as, the realism of Gustave Courbet and Édouard Manet, as well as Degas’ perception of movement.
This work also emulates the luminosity of Camille Corot, a key figure of landscape paintings.
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What were the use of materials, techniques & processes?
Despite the simplicity of the figures’ features, Renoir used many of his friends and favourite models to pose for this work.
He then spent six months painting en plein air (outdoors) depict natural light accurately
This process made possible by develo
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What are some of the Critical text quotes?
“In a garden inundated with sunlight… are charming young girls… and young men full of gaiety… it is a page of history” – Georges Rivière
“It is a page of history, a precious moment of Parisian life, one with rigorous exactitude” – Georges Rivière
“Becom
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What was the Influence from other factors?
A recent scientific discovery which revealed that the hue of shadows is in fact blue prompted many Impressionist artists, such as Renoir, to use blue tones to indicate shadow (most clear example of this seen on the ground the figures are dancing on and ye
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What was the Influence from social factors?
Depicts a large group of people enjoying a typical Sunday afternoon filled with laughter, dancing and socialising at the original Moulin de la Galette in the district of Montmartre in Paris.
This portrayal of popular Parisian life a sign of Renoir’s arti
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Bright palette of colours has been applied loosely, giving a sense of movement to the dancing figures and making the scene appear more active.
Yellow tones (straw hats, and blonde hair of female figure on the left of the scene)
Pink and blue (centrally s

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