The Story of Psyche - Fourth panel
1907-1911
About this artwork
This painting is one panel of a decorative series illustrating the ancient Greek myth of Psyche and Cupid. It features classical figures, including a large nude woman on a pedestal, cherubs, a praying woman, and a winged figure attending to a reclining woman, set in an idealized garden landscape.
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Maurice Denis, a prominent member of the Symbolist group Les Nabis, created this panel as part of a larger decorative cycle depicting "The Story of Psyche." These works reflect his interest in integrating art into everyday life and his belief in the spiritual and evocative power of decorative art. The myth of Psyche, with its themes of love and transformation, was a popular subject for Symbolist artists seeking to explore deeper human experiences.
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The Story of Psyche - Fourth panel
Maurice Denis, 1907-1911
