In this essay, I will compare and contrast two paintings that were both painted during the period of impressionism. These works of art are only a decade apart, yet so different. The first is Bal du moulin de la Galette. Bal du moulin de la Galette is a painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Bal du Moulin de la Galette is considered one of Impressionism's most celebrated masterpieces. The second painting is Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, which was created by George Seurat. George Seurat was one of the first avant-garde artists. Both paintings are actually images of a Sunday Afternoon. However, both of the artists used completely different paining techniques. The Bal du moulin de la Galette showed a typical scene of late 1800’s working class people, who on a Sunday afternoon, would dress up, dance, drink, and eat galettes. A gallette is a flat round pastry often topped with fruit. …show more content…
He blended colors that worked well for him and this resulted in an artwork that was rich in form.Renoir draped the figures in sunlight and shadows simultaneously. The Bal du Moulin de la Galette shows one of his favorite subjects – fun. After observing his other works of art, it shows that he enjoyed painting dance halls, restaurants, and cafes. Anything with crowds of people during recreational time or simply relaxing. The happy attitudes and atmospheres he painted made him a more lovable artist. The Bal du Moulin de la Galettewas basically just a sea of happy