Who painted Encounter?

Encounter was painted by Maurice Denis in 1896.

Where can I see Encounter?

Encounter is held by Hermitage Museum.

What movement is Encounter?

Encounter is associated with Les Nabis.

Can I buy a print of Encounter?

Museum-quality prints of Encounter are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Encounter

Maurice Denis , 1896

Encounter is an unspecified painting by the Les Nabis artist Maurice Denis. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

Encounter is a 1896 painting by Maurice Denis, a French artist and writer. It is a representative work of the Nabis movement.

Technique & Style

The painting features flat areas of color and simplified forms, characteristic of the Nabis style. Denis's use of these elements reflects the movement's emphasis on two-dimensional composition.

History & Provenance

The painting is now part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection.

Legacy

Denis's artistic theories had a significant impact on the development of later modernist movements, including Cubism and Fauvism.