Allegory
1898
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Maurice Denis
Maurice Denis (French: ; 25 November 1870 – 13 November 1943) was a French painter, decorative artist, and writer.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Allegory is a 1898 by Maurice Denis, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This drawing shows a person lying down, half-hidden under a blanket with pale green stripes. Their head rests on a pillow, and their arm peeks out, holding a single flower. Around them, pink blossoms and green vines spread across the page like a dreamy border. The word *allegory* is scribbled in the corner, hinting this isn’t just a portrait—it might stand for something deeper. The soft, sketchy lines and faded colors give it a quiet, almost secret feel. If you like this style, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art for more works like it.
Maurice Denis (French: ; 25 November 1870 – 13 November 1943) was a French painter, decorative artist, and writer.
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