Maurice Denis
Maurice Denis (1870–1943) was a French illustrator, writer and art critic.
Also recorded as Moris Deni; M. Denis; Denis.
Overview
Recorded at birth as Maurice Amédée Eugène Denis.
Born at Granville in 1870, died at Paris in 1943.
In detail
Maurice Denis studied at Lycée Condorcet, Beaux-Arts de Paris and Académie Julian. Sigfride Bille, Jean Souverbie and Anastase Demian are recorded as having studied under Maurice Denis. the recorded working language is French.
The field of work recorded is painting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait, landscape and genre art. The authority associates the name with Symbolism, Pont-Aven School and Les Nabis. Pierre Puvis de Chavannes and Paul Gauguin are recorded as an influence.
Places of work recorded in the authority are France. Employment is recorded with Académie Ranson. Membership is recorded of Comité national de l'estampe, Académie des beaux-arts and Saint John Society for the development of Christian art.
Works named in the authority record are Homage to Cézanne.
Work by Maurice Denis is recorded in the collections of Städel Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, Auckland Art Gallery and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum.
Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Legion of Honour.
Sources
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“Maurice Denis”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q440369: Maurice Denis
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