Cover
1898
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
About the artist
Artist
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
Cover is a 1898 by Maurice Denis, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This poster shows a tall, pale figure reaching up toward a tree with white flowers. The person’s arms stretch high, and their hands almost touch the branches. Below, a bird flies near a dark, wavy line that looks like water or a fence. The background is mostly dark blue with white stars and text in French, including the word *"amour"* at the top. The text names the artist, Maurice Denis, and the publisher, Vollard. The style mixes simple shapes with soft colors, almost like a sketch that’s been painted over. The words *"douze lithographies en couleurs"* mean "twelve color lithographs," so this is likely a cover for a set of prints. Check out Maurice Denis to see how he blended patterns and colors in his work.
Maurice Denis (French: ; 25 November 1870 – 13 November 1943) was a French painter, decorative artist, and writer.
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