Windmill at Montmartre

"Windmill at Montmartre" is a study from Vincent van Gogh's series of Montmartre paintings created between 1886 and 1887. Located in the Paris district where he lived with his brother Theo, Van Gogh favored pastoral scenes over urban Paris landscapes. During this period, his work evolved from the dark, somber tones of his early Dutch-influenced style to a vibrant use of color and light inspired by Post-impressionism, incorporating innovative sketch and study techniques. The painting captures the rural charm and energy of Montmartre, reflecting Van Gogh's artistic progression and his experiments with brushstroke and color.