Artwork
Love
Love is a work on paper by the Impressionist artist Maurice Denis. It dates from 1899 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Love is a print from a portfolio by Maurice Denis, a member of the Nabis group, which emerged in 1889. The series explores the artist's devotion to his wife, Marthe.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman in a long dress in a garden, her face averted. Paired with the title 'Love', the image invites the viewer to reflect on the theme and its personal significance.
Technique & Style
Characterized by flat shapes and a focus on color and line, the print's style is reminiscent of cut paper. This approach eschews realistic detail in favor of evoking a particular mood.
Artist & collection
Artist
Maurice Denis (French: ; 25 November 1870 – 13 November 1943) was a French painter, decorative artist, and writer.
