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Maurice Denis Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Maurice Denis our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Maurice Denis · 1870 – 1943

Three Muses

View the most popular artwork of Maurice Denis ranked #1: Three Muses
1893 · Musée d'Orsay, Paris

Discover 'Three Muses' by Maurice Denis (1893). A dreamy Symbolist masterpiece of ethereal figures & rich forest tones. Explore Art Nouveau, symbolism & a captivating historical artwork.

Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 1 of 267 artworks by Maurice Denis
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Homage to Cézanne

View the most popular artwork of Maurice Denis ranked #2: Homage to Cézanne
1900 · Kunsthalle Bremen, Bremen · original 178 x 240 cm

Maurice Denis’s evocative gouache captures a Parisian salon scene mirroring his monumental Homage to Cézanne, showcasing the influential Nabis group discussing Cézanne's Still Life with Bowl of Fruit and Gauguin’s presence. Explore this poignant dialogue between tradition and innovation – discover or acquire a stunning reproduction.

Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 2 of 267 artworks by Maurice Denis
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Mother and Child at Le Pouldu, Evening Light

View the most popular artwork of Maurice Denis ranked #3: Mother and Child at Le Pouldu, Evening Light
1899 · Musée de Pont-Aven, Hastenparck · original 49 x 65 cm

Maurice Denis’s ‘Mother and Child at Le Pouldu, Evening Light’ captures a tender family scene in warm hues against the cool tones of the sea, painted in 1899. This evocative work exemplifies Pont-Aven School style and offers a nostalgic glimpse into a timeless moment.

Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 3 of 267 artworks by Maurice Denis
Delivery
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Wave

View the most popular artwork of Maurice Denis ranked #4: Wave
1916 · Ohara Museum of Art, Kurashiki · original 124 x 100 cm

Denis Maurice’s "Wave" captures nude figures immersed in the exhilarating beauty of the ocean near Granville, France, a stunning example of early 20th-century art. Discover this captivating painting and bring its timeless elegance into your space.

Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 4 of 267 artworks by Maurice Denis
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La Colonie de Vacances (Summer Camp), 1913

View the most popular artwork of Maurice Denis ranked #5: La Colonie de Vacances (Summer Camp), 1913
Grand Palais, Paris · original 50 x 73 cm

Discover 'La Colonie de Vacances' by Denis Maurice (1913). An Impressionistic gem featuring children & nuns bathed in golden light. Nabi influence, vibrant colors & textured impasto.

Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 5 of 267 artworks by Maurice Denis
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Bathers at Port-Blanc

View the most popular artwork of Maurice Denis ranked #6: Bathers at Port-Blanc
1925 · Musée de Pont-Aven, Hastenparck · original 85 x 56 cm

Maurice Denis’s ‘Bathers at Port-Blanc’ captures a serene seaside scene in 1925 with decorative pink rocks and luminous blue water, showcasing the artist's harmonious style. Admire this tranquil depiction of bathing figures and discover a beautiful artwork to own.

Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 6 of 267 artworks by Maurice Denis
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The visitation, eremitaget

View the most popular artwork of Maurice Denis ranked #7: The visitation, eremitaget
1894

A serene scene of two women sharing a quiet moment amidst vines and books by Maurice Denis captures the spiritual essence of 1894 Symbolism, inviting you to bring this timeless piece into your private collection.

Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 7 of 267 artworks by Maurice Denis
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La Princesse dans la tour

View the most popular artwork of Maurice Denis ranked #8: La Princesse dans la tour
Національний археологічний музей Сен-Жермен-ан-Ле, Saint-Germain-en-Laye

Admire 'La Princesse dans la tour' by Denis Maurice, a captivating Nabis painting of a mother & child overlooking a valley. Hand-painted reproductions available.

Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 8 of 267 artworks by Maurice Denis
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Bretonne dans une barque

View the most popular artwork of Maurice Denis ranked #9: Bretonne dans une barque
1892 · Musée des Beaux-Arts de Quimper, Quimper

Denis Maurice’s "Bretonne dans une barque" (1892) captures a poignant maritime scene in Impressionistic brushstrokes. Explore this textured oil painting of solitude & adventure.

Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 9 of 267 artworks by Maurice Denis
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White Sun on the Corn

View the most popular artwork of Maurice Denis ranked #10: White Sun on the Corn
1914 · Musée des impressionnismes Giverny, Giverny · original 29 x 34 cm

Discover 'White Sun on the Corn' by Denis Maurice – a 1914 Post-Impressionist masterpiece! Explore rural French landscapes, Nabis symbolism & vibrant color palettes.

Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 10 of 267 artworks by Maurice Denis
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Le Pardon du Folgoët

View the most popular artwork of Maurice Denis ranked #11: Le Pardon du Folgoët
1930 · Musée des Beaux-Arts de Quimper, Quimper

A vibrant gathering of figures in striking red attire defines this 1930 masterpiece Le Pardon du Folgoët by Denis Maurice, capturing a soulful moment of French tradition that invites you to explore its timeless beauty.

Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 11 of 267 artworks by Maurice Denis
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Rock of Trestrignel

View the most popular artwork of Maurice Denis ranked #12: Rock of Trestrignel
1920 · original 91 x 64 cm

Experience the serene charm of Maurice Denis's Rock of Trestrignel, a beautiful Nabis masterpiece featuring flat colors and Japanese-inspired waves that invites you to bring this peaceful coastal scene into your home.

Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 12 of 267 artworks by Maurice Denis
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Easter Morning or Easter Mystery

View the most popular artwork of Maurice Denis ranked #13: Easter Morning or Easter Mystery
1891 · original 104 x 102 cm

A vibrant Symbolist depiction of nature and spiritual figures by Maurice Denis captures the essence of 1891 with rich textures and light, inviting you to explore this masterpiece of French modern art.

Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 13 of 267 artworks by Maurice Denis
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Landscape with Green Trees or Beech Trees in Kerduel

View the most popular artwork of Maurice Denis ranked #14: Landscape with Green Trees or Beech Trees in Kerduel
1893 · original 46 x 43 cm

Maurice Denis's 'Landscape with Green Trees or Beech Trees in Kerduel' (1893) captures a dreamlike scene of nature and allegory, showcasing Post-Impressionism's beauty.

Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 14 of 267 artworks by Maurice Denis
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LAISSEZ VENIR A MOI LES ENFANTS

View the most popular artwork of Maurice Denis ranked #15: LAISSEZ VENIR A MOI LES ENFANTS
1900
Technique
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Popularity
No. 15 of 267 artworks by Maurice Denis
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Around a Child with Dog

View the most popular artwork of Maurice Denis ranked #16: Around a Child with Dog
1919 · original 49 x 35 cm

Experience Post-Impressionism with Maurice Denis's 'Around a Child with Dog,' featuring a serene family scene in bold color; discover this masterpiece today.

Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 16 of 267 artworks by Maurice Denis
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untitled

View the most popular artwork of Maurice Denis ranked #17: untitled

Explore 'Untitled' by Denis Maurice – a dramatic expressionistic landscape of intense reds & greens. Thick impasto brushstrokes evoke energy & emotion. A unique, powerful piece from 1870s France.

Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 17 of 267 artworks by Maurice Denis
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The Ecounter, ca Eremitaget

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1892
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No. 18 of 267 artworks by Maurice Denis
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The Sacred Spring at Guidel

View the most popular artwork of Maurice Denis ranked #19: The Sacred Spring at Guidel
1905
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No. 19 of 267 artworks by Maurice Denis
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The Visitation

View the most popular artwork of Maurice Denis ranked #20: The Visitation
1894 · original 93 x 103 cm

Discover 'The Visitation' by Denis Maurice (1894), a poignant oil painting blending realism & impressionism. Explore its muted tones, symbolic depth, and Nabis style – a captivating piece of art history.

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Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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No. 20 of 267 artworks by Maurice Denis
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Panel 4. The Vengeance of Venus

View the most popular artwork of Maurice Denis ranked #21: Panel 4. The Vengeance of Venus
1908 · original 395 x 272 cm

Explore Denis Maurice’s "Panel 4. The Vengeance of Venus" – a stunning Art Nouveau allegory featuring classical mythology & vibrant colors. Discover this captivating 1908 oil on canvas!

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No. 21 of 267 artworks by Maurice Denis
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Bretons

View the most popular artwork of Maurice Denis ranked #22: Bretons
1890 · original 33 x 25 cm
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No. 22 of 267 artworks by Maurice Denis
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LA LUTTE DE JACOB AVEC L ANGE

View the most popular artwork of Maurice Denis ranked #23: LA LUTTE DE JACOB AVEC L ANGE
1893
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No. 23 of 267 artworks by Maurice Denis
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MISE AU TOMBEAU DETREMPE

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1901
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No. 24 of 267 artworks by Maurice Denis
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Maternite, Anne Marie et Marthe a la Bague Ovale

View the most popular artwork of Maurice Denis ranked #25: Maternite, Anne Marie et Marthe a la Bague Ovale
1902 · original 41 x 49 cm
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 25 of 267 artworks by Maurice Denis
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The artist

Maurice Denis

1870 – 1943

Portrait of Maurice Denis
Quick facts
  • Movementspost-impressionism
  • Top 3 worksThree Muses, Homage to Cézanne, Mother and Child at Le Pouldu, Evening Light
  • Lifespan73 years
  • Also known asMoris Deni, M. Denis, Denis, Denis Maurice, موريس دينيس
  • Works on APS267
  • Top-ranked workThree Muses
  • Corpus themesnabis symbolism, impressionism, nabi symbolism, early 20th-century art, bridging impressionism and modernism
  • Creative periodsmature period, late medieval
Biography

A Bridge Between Worlds: The Life and Art of Maurice Denis

Maurice Denis, born in the coastal town of Granville, France, in 1870, occupies a fascinating position in art history—a pivotal figure straddling the waning days of Impressionism and the burgeoning currents of modern art. His life was one dedicated to reconciling spiritual yearning with artistic innovation, resulting in a body of work that is both deeply personal and profoundly influential. From an early age, Denis demonstrated a sensitivity to the evocative power of visual experience, particularly within the sacred spaces of his childhood church. The interplay of light, color, and incense ignited a lifelong fascination with symbolism and the potential for art to convey something beyond mere representation. This formative influence would become a defining characteristic of his artistic vision, setting him apart from many of his contemporaries who were increasingly focused on capturing fleeting moments of sensory perception. He wasn’t simply interested in *what* he saw, but *how* it felt—and how that feeling could be translated into a visual language capable of expressing the intangible.

The Nabis and the Quest for Symbolism

Denis's artistic journey took a decisive turn when he became a central member of Les Nabis, a group of young artists who sought to revolutionize painting through a more spiritual and symbolic approach. The name “Nabis” itself—an anagram of "prophets"—revealed their ambition to create art that was not merely decorative but possessed a deeper, almost religious significance. Alongside figures like Paul Sérusier and Pierre Bonnard, Denis rejected the naturalism of Impressionism in favor of flattened perspectives, bold colors, and evocative patterns. This wasn’t about abandoning skill; it was about re-defining its purpose. The Nabis believed that art should be a synthesis of form and idea, a carefully constructed arrangement of elements designed to evoke emotion and suggest meaning. Denis articulated this philosophy most famously in his dictum: “Remember that painting—as a flat surface with colors arranged in certain relationships—has nothing to do with pictorial imitation of nature.” This statement became a cornerstone of modernist aesthetics, paving the way for movements like Cubism and Fauvism. His early works from this period, such as *Le Mystère Catholique* (1889), demonstrate his exploration of religious themes through a distinctly symbolic lens—a departure from traditional academic painting.

Evolving Styles: From Symbolism to Neo-Classicism

Throughout his career, Denis’s style underwent a fascinating evolution. While remaining committed to the principles of symbolism and spiritual expression, he experimented with various techniques and influences. Initially inspired by the vibrant colors and flattened forms of Gauguin and Japanese prints, he later turned towards the more structured compositions of Paul Cézanne, seeking a new form of classicism rooted in modern sensibilities. This shift is evident in his paintings from the 1890s and early 1900s, which exhibit a greater emphasis on form, balance, and clarity. He wasn’t simply imitating Cézanne; he was absorbing the lessons of structural rigor and applying them to his own unique vision. This period also saw him delve deeper into religious subject matter, believing that art had a vital role to play in revitalizing spiritual life. His work became increasingly imbued with a sense of serenity and contemplation, reflecting his personal faith and his desire to create images that would inspire reverence and devotion.

A Lasting Legacy: Art, Faith, and the Ateliers d'Art Sacré

Denis’s influence extended beyond his own paintings. He was also a prolific writer and art critic, articulating his aesthetic theories in numerous essays and articles. His ideas helped to shape the development of modern art, inspiring generations of artists to explore new ways of representing reality and expressing their inner worlds. In 1919, he founded the Ateliers d'Art Sacré (Workshops of Sacred Art), a collective dedicated to restoring churches and creating religious artworks that would embody both artistic excellence and spiritual depth. This initiative reflected his belief that art should be an integral part of everyday life, enriching the human experience and fostering a sense of community. He envisioned a revival of sacred art—not as a return to past styles, but as a reimagining of tradition in light of modern sensibilities. Maurice Denis passed away in 1943, leaving behind a rich and diverse body of work that continues to resonate with audiences today. His paintings, writings, and pedagogical efforts cemented his place as a pivotal figure in the transition from Impressionism to modern art—a bridge between worlds, forever shaping our understanding of the power and purpose of artistic expression.

Key Characteristics of Denis’s Work

  • Symbolism: A pervasive use of symbols and allegorical imagery to convey deeper meanings.
  • Spiritual Themes: Frequent exploration of religious subjects and a profound sense of spirituality.
  • Flatness of Form: Emphasis on the two-dimensionality of the canvas, rejecting traditional perspective.
  • Bold Color: Use of vibrant, often non-naturalistic colors to create emotional impact.
  • Synthetism: A deliberate simplification of forms and a focus on creating harmonious compositions.

Questions & Answers

How many artworks by Maurice Denis are available to browse?

You can browse 267 artworks by Maurice Denis on the All Artworks page.

How did Maurice Denis's art evolve over time?

Maurice Denis's career unfolds period by period on the artist's Chronicle page: a horizontal timeline of the artworks, grouped into career-period chapters.

How do I find works by Maurice Denis on a specific theme?

To find works by Maurice Denis on a specific theme, use the artist's By Keywords page, which groups the artworks by keyword.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Aug. 31, 2026
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  4. What did Denis found in 1919, demonstrating his commitment to religious art?

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