La source (panneau de l'âge d'or), Maurice Denis, 1911 COMMenCE en,1912  en
Denis, Maurice, portraitDenis, MauriceFrench, 1870–1943

La source (panneau de l'âge d'or)

1911 COMMenCE en,1912 en · Painting · 214 × 167 cm

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Where is “La source (panneau de l'âge d'or)” now? Collection: Musée départemental de l'Oise, Beauvais. Unknown.

The owner is known; whether it is on view today is not.

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INV 79 95 5

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  • Musée départemental de l'Oise
  • Image: Musée départemental de l'Oise — © Réunion des musées nationaux - utilisation soumise à autorisation; Ministère de la Culture (France), base Joconde

In the life of Denis, Maurice

The whole life
  1. 1908–1921

    Employed by: Académie Ranson

  2. 1909

    Trip to Moscow to install "The Story of Psyche"

    He traveled to Moscow to install the "Story of Psyche" panel series at the patron's home.

  3. 1909

    Began teaching at the Académie Ranson

    He began teaching painting at the Académie Ranson in Paris; his students included Tamara de Lempicka.

  4. 11 August 1909

    Son born: Dominique Denis

  5. 1912

    The book "Théories"

    He published "Théories," a collection of essays tracing the path of art "from Symbolism and Gauguin toward a new classical order"; the book was widely read and exerted a significant influence on young artists.

  6. 1914

    Purchase of "Le Prieuré" in Saint-Germain-en-Laye

    He bought a former 17th-century hospital in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, naming it "Le Prieuré" (The Priory); in 1915–1928, with the help of the architect Perret, he adorned the building with his own frescoes, stained glass and furniture.

All works

From the collection of Musée départemental de l'Oise

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