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Les crépuscules ont une douceur d'ancienne peinture

Maurice Denis

1896

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Les crépuscules ont une douceur d'ancienne peinture is a 1896 ink by Maurice Denis, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Maurice Denis
When & what style?: 1896 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a woman standing in front of a garden. She’s wearing a soft pink dress and a hat with pink flowers. Behind her, there’s a wall of green leaves and more flowers, all in warm, blurry colors. The brushstrokes are loose, almost like quick sketches. The background looks like it’s fading into evening light, giving the whole scene a dreamy feel. If you like this style, look up Impressionism.