Denis, MauriceFrench, 1870–1943Les Muses
May one see it?
Unknown
Musée d'Orsay
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 1977 139
In the catalog
Sources
- Wikidata
- Image: Musée d'Orsay — Maurice Denis · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Meanwhile, in the life of Denis, Maurice
The whole life1891
The "Impressionists and Symbolists" exhibition
He took part in the exhibition "Impressionists and Symbolists" at the Le Barc de Boutteville gallery.
March 1891
Named the leading example of "Symbolism in painting"
A critic writing in the Mercure de France named Denis the leading example of "Symbolism in painting"; his works attracted the attention of critics and patrons, among them Arthur Huc.
12 June 1893
Marriage to Marthe Meurier
He married Marthe Meurier, the future mother of his seven children; the newlyweds went on a honeymoon to Brittany, where Denis painted many pictures.
12 July 1893
Married: Marthe Meurier
1895
First journey to Italy
He made the first of his many journeys, traveling to Italy, to which he often returned in later years.
