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Springtime

Symbolism
1894
81.0 x 98.0 cm

Springtime, with its associations of joyful new life, was a source of constant inspiration for Denis. This double-sided canvas presents two studies for his 1899 painting Virginal Spring (private collection), in which young women engage in a purification ritual evocative of Christian baptism and communion. The verdant setting is the Forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, near Paris, whose tree-lined glades and dainty wildflowers captivated Denis. He later reprised this composition in his mural series Eternal Spring (Musée départemental Maurice Denis, Saint-Germain-en-Laye), one of his most ambitious attempts at rejuvenating the practice of decorative painting in France.

Denis Maurice (1870 – 1943)

Discover Denis Maurice (1870-1943), a French pioneer bridging Impressionism & modern art. Explore his Nabis symbolism, spiritual themes, and influence on Cubism, Fauvism & abstract painting. View works at Musée Maurice Denis.

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Title: Springtime
Artist: Denis Maurice
Year: 1894
Original dimensions: 81.0 x 98.0 cm
Copyright status: Public domain
Movement: Symbolism
Corpus context: saint-germain inspiration , eternal spring precursor
Keywords: art nouveau influence , symbolist art , nabis movement

Springtime

Denis Maurice (1870 – 1943)

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