The Terrace
1923
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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The Terrace is a 1923 by Maurice Denis, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows four people sitting on a terrace. Two adults and two children are gathered around a low table, which holds a few small objects. Behind them, a hillside dotted with trees and buildings stretches into the distance, framed by tall, leafless trees in the foreground. The artist paid close attention to the folds in their clothing and the way light falls across their faces. The scene feels quiet and ordinary, like a moment frozen in time. If you like this style, look up *sfumato* next.
Maurice Denis (French: ; 25 November 1870 – 13 November 1943) was a French painter, decorative artist, and writer.
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