Dance at the Moulin Rouge (La Danse au Moulin Rouge)
Original: Painting on canvas; Object shown: Mass-produced adhesive sticker print • Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Style & Movement
Post-Impressionism / Art Nouveau influence
Medium & Technique
Original: Oil on canvas with fluid, sketch-like brushwork. Object shown: Offset lithographic or digital print on adhesive vinyl/paper.
Creation Period
Original created in 1890; Reproduction is contemporary (21st century).
Dimensions & Format
Original: 115.6 cm × 149.9 cm; Object shown: Small rectangular sticker approximately 5 cm x 7 cm.
Subject Description
A bustling scene at the Moulin Rouge dance hall in Paris. The composition features the dancer La Goulue performing the 'chahut' (can-can) in the center, surrounded by a crowd of top-hatted men and elegantly dressed women, including a prominent figure in a pink dress in the foreground.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Condition of reproduction: Good. Visible creases and slight lifting of edges indicate use in a personal planner/notebook.
Estimated Market Value
Original: Inestimable/Museum-held (est. $50M+ if sold); Sticker: Nominal ($0.05 - $0.50).
Auction Estimate
Original: Not applicable; Sticker: No resale value at auction.
Provenance History
Original in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Helen Tyson Madeira Bequest). Individual sticker likely sourced from a stationery set or museum gift shop.
Art Historical Significance
A masterpiece of Post-Impressionism, this work captures the fin-de-siècle bohemian culture of Montmartre. It is significant for its candid, psychological observation of social classes and its influence on graphic design and modern poster art.
Notable Features
The reproduction is part of a personal organizational system (Week 27 of a planner), placed near a cash/money icon sticker, suggesting a thematic or decorative use by the owner.
Condition Issues
Reproduction shows signs of adhesive failure at the bottom right corner; some blurring or loss of detail due to the printing scale and medium.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep the notebook away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the thermal or lithographic inks. Avoid high humidity to prevent the sticker from peeling further.