Late 19th Century Painting Oil on Canvas After Paul Cesar Helleu “Visiting the Moulin Rouge” Spuriously Signed Lower Left

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A beautifully executed oil on canvas painting after Paul César Helleu (French, 1859–1927), titled “Visiting the Moulin Rouge.” This spirited … Read more A beautifully executed oil on canvas painting after Paul César Helleu (French, 1859–1927), titled “Visiting the Moulin Rouge.” This spirited composition captures the refined social energy of Paris’s Belle Époque nightlife, with elegantly dressed patrons engaging in lively conversation under the warm glow of the famed cabaret. The figures’ delicate expressions and refined attire—silks, lace, and furs rendered with exquisite attention—reflect the influence of Helleu’s fashionable society portraits.

Though spuriously signed at the lower left, this later interpretation skillfully captures Helleu’s fluid brushwork and sense of intimacy, with a composition that balances charm, wit, and a touch of intrigue. The palette of rich reds, creams, and golds evokes the glamour and indulgence of late 19th-century Parisian café culture, a favorite subject of artists like Helleu, Boldini, and Toulouse-Lautrec.

Presented in an ornate gilt frame that complements the elegance of the scene, this painting is in nice vintage condition consistent with age and normal use. A sophisticated and decorative work that brings the allure of turn-of-the-century Paris into the modern home. 34h x 41w x 4d See less