From cheeky thrill to grande dame – the Moulin Rouge celebrates 135 years of scandal and success
- Written by Will Visconti, Teacher and researcher, Art History, University of Sydney
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec At the Moulin Rouge - The Dance, 1890Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec/Wikimedia CommonsWhen the Moulin Rouge first opened on October 6 1889, it drew audiences from across classes and countries.
The Moulin offered an array of fin-de-siècle (end-of-the-century) entertainments to Paris locals and visitors. Located in Montmart...





