At the Moulin Rouge, la Goulue and Her Sister (Au Moulin Rouge, la Goulue et sa soeur))
1892
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1892
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This crowded scene shows a lively room with people dancing and chatting. A woman in a black dress with red accents stands out, holding hands with another woman in a pale outfit. Men in suits and hats mill around, and the walls are covered in framed art. The colors are bright but flat, and the lines are bold and sketchy. The artist focused on movement and energy, not perfect details. This was made as a poster for a Paris nightclub, not a museum piece. Look up lithography to see how this print was made.
