Denis, MauriceFrench, 1870–1943Allegory
May one see it?
Not receiving at present
New York, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
- Source
- The museum
Particulars
- Accession number
- 56.1955
In the catalog
Sources
- The Museum of Modern Art
- Image: The Museum of Modern Art — © the artist or rights holder
Meanwhile, in the life of Denis, Maurice
The whole life1896
Visit to Cézanne
He visited Cézanne, whom he admired; in a later article he called him "the Poussin of Impressionism" and the founder of modern neoclassicism.
30 June 1896
Daughter born: Noëlle Maurice-Denis Boulet
January 1898
First trip to Rome, turn to neoclassicism
He visited Rome for the first time, where the works of Raphael and Michelangelo in the Vatican made a deep impression on him; on his return he reoriented his art toward neoclassicism.
1899
Exhibition at Durand-Ruel's and the breakup of the Nabis
Tensions among the Nabis came to a head at the exhibition at Durand-Ruel's gallery; from then on each went his own way in art, while remaining on friendly terms.
1899
First official recognition: a state purchase
The French state acquired one of the paintings of the "Muses" series — the artist's first official recognition.
7 April 1899
Daughter born: Bernadette Denis
