Procession or Pardon at Perros-Guirec
1891 Cleveland Museum of Art
About this artwork
This painting by Maurice Denis depicts a religious procession, likely a Breton "Pardon," in Perros-Guirec, France. It exemplifies the artist's early Symbolist style with its flattened forms and emotive use of color, conveying a spiritual atmosphere.
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Maurice Denis was a leading figure of the Nabis group, known for advocating that a painting should be "essentially a flat surface covered with colors assembled in a certain order." This work, "Procession or Pardon at Perros-Guirec," captures a traditional religious festival unique to Brittany, where communities gather for blessings and spiritual renewal, reflecting Denis's profound Catholic faith and his interest in regional customs.
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Procession or Pardon at Perros-Guirec
Maurice Denis, 1891
