La fin de Montmartre 1905

aquatint, print, etching

aquatint

photo of handprinted image

water colours

ink painting

print

etching

possibly oil pastel

fluid art

ink drawing experimentation

underpainting

france

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"La fin de Montmartre" is a 1905 etching by French artist Louis Morin, depicting the iconic windmill of Montmartre in Paris. The scene is set at twilight, with the windmill silhouetted against a dramatic, cloudy sky. Morin's detailed etching style captures the texture of the windmill's blades, the surrounding foliage, and the distant cityscape. This print is a poignant reminder of a bygone era in Parisian history, as the windmill was demolished in 1914. It is a testament to the artistic vision of Louis Morin and the enduring legacy of Montmartre.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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Author, illustrator, and painter Louis Morin was born and pursued his career in Paris. Remembered in large part for his views of Montmartre, he also created silhouette figures for the "theatre d'ombres" (shadow plays) staged at the famous Chat Noir nightclub in that district. He edited and illustrated the short-lived journal "La Revue des Quat'Saisons" (1900-01) and contributed to other humor magazines, including "La Caricature" and "L'Assiete au Beurre." He founded the Salon des Humoristes, where he also exhibited his work. The present work is a view of a windmill and viewing platform atop Montmartre, then on the outskirts of Paris. More specifically, it is probably one of the two mills at the Moulin de la Gallette, a popular gathering place—perhaps most famously shown in Renoir's 1876 painting in the Musée d'Orsay. The observation deck seen to the left of the mill was also depicted by Vincent van Gogh in a painting of 1886 in the Art Institute of Chicago.