Baigneuses à Perros-Guirec
1910 Musée des Beaux-Arts de la ville de Paris
About this artwork
This painting depicts a serene beach scene with women and children bathing and relaxing on the coast of Perros-Guirec. It showcases Maurice Denis's characteristic blend of decorative patterning, simplified forms, and a soft, harmonious palette.
Did you know?
Maurice Denis, a prominent member of the Symbolist and Nabi movements, famously advocated for art as 'essentially a flat surface covered with colors assembled in a certain order.' This principle is beautifully illustrated in 'Baigneuses à Perros-Guirec,' where simplified forms and harmonious colors create a decorative and contemplative vision rather than a strict realism. The painting reflects Denis's ongoing fascination with themes of nature, family, and a pastoral ideal, often drawing inspiration from his personal life and travels.
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Baigneuses à Perros-Guirec
Maurice Denis, 1910
