The artwork, titled “Les anciens moulins de Montmartre et la ferme Debray,” was painted by Maurice Utrillo in 1923. Executed in oil on canvas, this piece exemplifies the Post-Impressionist movement and portrays a cityscape with dimensions of 129.2 x 162.8 cm.
In the artwork, Utrillo depicts a tranquil scene of the Montmartre neighborhood in Paris, showcasing several old windmills and the Debray farm. The canvas is dominated by vibrant colors and textured brushstrokes characteristic of Post-Impressionism. The windmills, with their towering structures and intricate blades, are central elements of the composition, surrounded by quaint buildings with red-tiled roofs. A gentle pathway meanders through the scene, leading to a small group of figures that add a sense of scale and life to the landscape. The sky above is painted with a mix of blue and white hues, suggesting a partly cloudy day. The overall atmosphere of the painting evokes a nostalgic and serene view of early 20th-century Montmartre.
