Windmills at Montmartre

"Windmills at Montmartre" is a vibrant painting from Vincent van Gogh’s series created in 1886-87, capturing the pastoral charm of the Paris district where he resided at 54 Rue Lepic. Rather than urban scenes, Van Gogh preferred to depict rural landscapes, exemplifying his Post-impressionism style, which emphasized bold colors and expressive brushstrokes. The artwork shows his progression from darker, somber tones to the brighter, more luminous palette characteristic of spring 1887. This painting likely involved sketch and study techniques and may have employed pencil on paper for preliminary ideas. It reflects his innovative approach to capturing light and movement during this formative period of his artistic development.