Denis, Maurice (1870-1943)
Creator details
- Name
- Denis, Maurice (1870-1943)
- Nationality
- French
- Biography
- Maurice Denis was a French painter and writer born on November 25, 1870, in Granville, France. He was a prominent member of the Nabis, a group of artists who sought to create a new form of art that was more spiritual and symbolic. Denis was known for his use of bright colors and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects in his paintings. Denis studied at the Académie Julian in Paris and was heavily influenced by the works of Paul Gauguin and the Post-Impressionists. He was also a prolific writer and wrote extensively on art and aesthetics. Denis's work was exhibited in many major exhibitions, including the Salon d'Automne and the Salon des Indépendants. He was also a member of the Société des Artistes Français and the Salon des Tuileries. Denis died on November 13, 1943, in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France, at the age of 72. His legacy lives on through his paintings, which continue to inspire and influence artists today.
