Painting of men and women enjoy themselves at the Moulin Rouge nightclub in the 1890s. — Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. At the Moulin Rouge, 1892-1895. Oil on canvas. Helen Birch Bartlett Memorial Collection, Art Institute of Chicago, 1928.610.

Friends Lecture: Galina Olmsted, Featuring Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s “At the Moulin Rouge”

Join us for an insightful lecture with Galina Olmsted, Mia’s associate curator of European art, as she delves into the vibrant world of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, one of the most iconic figures of 19th-century Paris.

Focusing on his remarkable painting, At the Moulin Rouge—on loan from the Art Institute of Chicago—Olmsted will guide us through the essence of Parisian nightlife and Toulouse-Lautrec’s extraordinary talent for capturing the characters and energy of his time. This talk will offer a deeper understanding of the artist’s circle and the cultural revolution that shaped Paris at the turn of the century.

Additionally, Olmsted will offer a sneak peek at some exciting recent acquisitions to Mia’s European art collection.

_{Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. At the Moulin Rouge, 1892-1895. Oil on canvas. Helen Birch Bartlett Memorial Collection, Art Institute of Chicago, 1928.610.}