Is Springtime under copyright?

No, this artwork is in the public domain.

What topics does Springtime explore?

nude figures, forest scene, springtime, purification ritual, christian symbolism, saint germain, french art, pastoral

What is the thematic context of Springtime?

nabis symbolism, french impressionist echoes, christian purification, spiritual renewal theme, saint-germain inspiration, eternal spring precursor, decorative painting focus, early nude studies

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Springtime

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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.

By the TopImpressionists.com Editorial Team

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.

About this artwork

Title: Springtime
Artist: Denis Maurice
Year: 1894
Original dimensions: 81.0 x 98.0 cm
Format: Landscape
Copyright status: Public domain
Corpus context: saint-germain inspiration , eternal spring precursor
Main color: Gray
Keywords: art nouveau influence , symbolist art , nabis movement
Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum