Artwork
Love
Love is a work on paper 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
- Credit line
- Purchase from the Jane B. Tripp Charitable Lead Annuity Trust and partial gift of Stephen Dull
About this work
Overview
Love is a print from a portfolio by Maurice Denis, a member of the Nabis group, which emerged in 1889. The series explores the artist's devotion to his wife, Marthe.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman in a long dress in a garden, her face averted. Paired with the title 'Love', the image invites the viewer to reflect on the theme and its personal significance.
Technique & Style
Characterized by flat shapes and a focus on color and line, the print's style is reminiscent of cut paper. This approach eschews realistic detail in favor of evoking a particular mood.
Artist & collection
Artist
Maurice Denis (French:; 25 November 1870 – 13 November 1943) was a French painter, decorative artist, and writer.
