Denis, MauriceFrench, 1870–1943Jeu de volant
May one see it?
Unknown
Paris, France
The owner is known; whether it is on view today is not.
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
Particulars
- Accession number
- RF 1982 61
In the catalog
Sources
- Wikidata
- Image: Musée d'Orsay — Sailko · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Meanwhile, in the life of Denis, Maurice
The whole lifeJanuary 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
12 July 1901
Daughter born: Anne-Marie Poncet-Denis
