1896
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Birth Announcement for Marthe Mellerio is a 1896 ink by Maurice Denis, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a faded, handwritten note on light paper. The words are in French, addressed to "Monsieur et Madame André Mellerio" about their daughter Marthe. The background shows a faint sketch of a house and trees, barely visible. The ink is uneven, with some letters smudged or missing. The date at the bottom reads "le 29 Mars 1896," marking Marthe’s birth. The artist signed it as "Maurice Denis." The paper looks worn, like an old letter. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how artists print images like this.
Maurice Denis (French: ; 25 November 1870 – 13 November 1943) was a French painter, decorative artist, and writer.
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