Gallery Edition – Le moulin de la Galette et le moulin Blutefin, Montmartre, 18me arrondissement by Arsne Dsir d’Haussy – 44×56 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative In “Le moulin de la Galette et le moulin Blutefin, Montmartre, 18me arrondissement”, Arsne Dsir d’Haussy situates himself within the mid-19th century’s burgeoning industrial landscape, capturing the juxtaposition of rural and urban realities. Created between 1855 and 1865, this work embodies the artist’s fascination with the interplay between light and shadow, as evident in his deliberate impasto brushwork that imbues the scene with a tactile quality. The dark browns and muted yellows of d’Haussy’s palette evoke a sense of nostalgia, while the deep shadows cast an air of mystery over the Montmartre landscape. This visual language, redolent of industrial modernity, speaks to the tensions between progress and tradition that defined the era.When scaled up to 44×56 inches, the chromatic structure of “Le moulin de la Galette” assumes a profound spatial rhythm, its dark tones and deep shadows conjuring an atmospheric