Artwork
Allegory
Allegory is a print by the Impressionist artist Maurice Denis. It dates from 1899 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2021.170.2
- Credit line
- Purchase from the Jane B. Tripp Charitable Lead Annuity Trust and partial gift of Stephen Dull
About this work
Overview
Allegory is a print by Maurice Denis, a member of the Nabis group, created as part of a series exploring his personal life.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene woman in a long dress on a bench, with a man in a dark suit standing behind her, blending into the shadows. The image is accompanied by a title drawn from Denis's journal, inviting the viewer to ponder its significance.
Technique & Style
The print features soft, evocative imagery, with figures subtly integrated into the surroundings, creating a dreamy atmosphere.
Context
The series to which this print belongs reflects Denis's devotion to his wife, Marthe, and is characterized by personal, introspective scenes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Maurice Denis (French:; 25 November 1870 – 13 November 1943) was a French painter, decorative artist, and writer.
Life Becomes Precious, Discreet
Our Souls, in Languorous Gestures
But It Is the Heart that Beats Too Fast
And It Is the Caress of Her Hands
Morning Bouquet, Tears
Attitudes are Easy and Chaste
She Was More Beautiful Than Dreams
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