Nabis, symbolism and Brittany from the 1890s to the 1930s
Discover a Brittany painted by Maurice Denis, hand reproduced in oil on canvas.
Nabis, symbolism and Brittany from the 1890s to the 1930s
Maurice Denis, born in 1870, is one of the founders and main theorists of the Nabis group. From his youth, he affirmed that a painting was first of all a flat surface covered with colors in a certain order, a principle which moved painting from illusion to decorative construction. Symbolist and synthesizer in the 1890s, then engaged in a renewed classicism, Denis constantly treated religious subjects, family scenes, settings and landscapes. Brittany held a privileged place in this work. He spent his honeymoon there and stayed regularly in Perros-Guirec, where his family then owned the Silencio house. The coastline, the regattas, the bathers, the rocks roses, sacred fountains and pardons provide a ground where sacred and profane can coexist. In Regattas in Perros-Guirec from 1897, the bird's eye view, the arabesque waves and the juxtaposed planes owe as much to Japanese prints as to Nabie aesthetics. The dark and static Breton women contrast with the agitation of the sails and bathers. Elsewhere, a spring or procession transposes the local faith into a familiar landscape. Denis often paints from memory, simplifies and recomposes. The sea is not only a natural spectacle: it becomes a colorful band, rhythm and space of family experience. A faithful reproduction must preserve the flat areas, the silhouettes synthetics, the relationship between near and far and the decorative tension that unites wave, costume and architecture. The "Brittany of Maurice Denis" selection notably compares Le Pardon du Folgoët - Maurice Denis and Régates à Perros-Guirec - Maurice Denis. His reading favors the story.
Maurice Denis' Brittany never opposes celebration to contemplation: a regatta, a swim or a fountain can simultaneously become a landscape, a setting and a spiritual sign.
Course & style
Perros-Guirec, pardons and regattas combine synthesis of shapes, memory and framing inspired by Japan. This milestone sheds light on the "Brittany by Maurice Denis" collection by favoring the story.
Bathers, springs and intimate scenes make the coastline a space that is both lived and symbolic.
The family home and religious decorations maintain the dialogue between everyday life, tradition and wall ideal.
The shape is simplified into a clearly demarcated colored area. This line guides a reading of "Bretagne de Maurice Denis" centered on the story.
Wave, bank and silhouette create a continuous decorative rhythm.
The framing brings distant shots closer together and reduces realistic depth.
Procession, source or biblical figure are inscribed in known places and faces.
Explore by universe
Works, visual language and historical landmarks make up a journey exclusively devoted to Brittany by Maurice Denis.
Costumes, crowds and sanctuary condense into collective rhythm.
For the sacred. Reading of "Brittany by Maurice Denis" through the story.The agitation of the port is ordered in a decorative surface.
For movementSimplified silhouettes and colored bands unite figure and sea.
For summerThe natural place becomes a space of pilgrimage and contemplation.
For the symbolThe Nabie composition reveals how Denis suggests more than he describes.
To deepen DenisA wide format preserves the dialogue between coast, figures and horizon.
To choose the dimensionsWorks to discover
Four active reproductions confront pardon, regattas, bathers and sacred springs in the Brittany of Maurice Denis.
Our method
Each painting is made in oil on canvas by a specialized artist, then checked with you before shipping.
Each reproduction is unique. Slight variations of touch and material testify to the painter's manual work.
Choose wisely
The subjects and tones of Bretagne by Maurice Denis call for a format, a place and a frame chosen for the precise work.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Each reproduction is hand painted in oil on canvas, without printing.
The painter uses the composition, values, colors and materials visible in the chosen work from Maurice Denis' Bretagne collection, with particular attention paid to the story.
Yes. The dimensions are adapted respecting the proportions and balance of the selected work.
Detailed photographs are sent before shipping; you can request edits before sending.
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Send us an image, a museum reference, or the name of an artwork: we can create a custom reproduction.
Buying guide
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The time depends on the format and complexity of the artwork. The painting generally takes several weeks, then the canvas is shipped with tracking.
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Depending on the options available, the canvas can be delivered alone, mounted on a stretcher, or prepared for framing. Details are indicated on the product page.
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Some guidelines for choosing a reproduction from this collection, comparing similar styles, and preparing your order.
This selection brings together artworks designed for art lovers who want to recapture the spirit of a famous painting in a hand-painted canvas. Each reproduction can be adapted to the desired format and validated by photo before shipping.
The available formats allow the artwork to be adapted to a living room, bedroom, office, or a more specific decorative project. The painting is executed in oil on canvas with particular attention to colors, textures, and overall balance.
If you are looking for a similar artwork, a similar artist, or a specific format, you can ask for advice. Reproductions can be adjusted before shipping thanks to photo validation.
