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The Reflection in the Fountain (Le reflet dans la fontaine) - Maurice Denis
Regular price
$220.00 NZD
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$220.00 NZD
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Archival giclée
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Description
A serene garden scene by French Symbolist Maurice Denis, 'The Reflection in the Fountain' captures a moment of quiet contemplation in soft, harmonious colours. A perfect addition to bring a touch of understated elegance to any room.
Maurice Denis's 'The Reflection in the Fountain (Le reflet dans la fontaine)' transports us to a tranquil garden scene, rendered in the artist's signature Symbolist style. Created in 1897, the work depicts two women in a verdant landscape, one seated and the other poised at the edge of a fountain, her reflection shimmering in the water. Denis, a key figure in the Les Nabis movement, sought to convey spiritual and emotional states through simplified forms and harmonious colours. The soft, muted palette of greens, blues, and pinks evokes a sense of serenity and introspection. The composition, with its emphasis on flattened planes and decorative patterns, reflects the influence of Japanese prints, which were highly fashionable at the time. This print offers a touch of understated elegance to any interior. Its harmonious colours and contemplative mood make it a perfect addition to a bedroom, living room, or study, inviting moments of quiet reflection and aesthetic pleasure. The artwork's timeless appeal ensures it will remain a cherished piece for years to come.
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Because every print is made to order, we don't offer change-of-mind returns, refunds or exchanges. If your order arrives faulty, damaged or incorrect, we'll replace it free of charge — just contact us within 48 hours of delivery. See our refunds page for full details.
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Each print is produced to order using 12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified archival paper. Designed in Britain and printed at your nearest production hub to reduce waste and speed up delivery.
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Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
Care & Cleaning
To keep your artwork looking its best:
- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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The Reflection in the Fountain (Le reflet dans la fontaine) - Maurice Denis
Regular price
From $130.00 NZD
Sale price
From $130.00 NZD
Regular price
Fine Art Framed / A4 (21x29.7 cm) / Black frame
Artist Biography
Maurice Denis
Maurice Denis, a leading figure in the Symbolist movement, wasn't just an artist; he was an art theorist who profoundly shaped the course of modern art. Born in 1870, Denis sought to move beyond Impressionism's fleeting impressions, imbuing his work with spiritual and emotional depth. A founding member of Les Nabis, a group of young artists who aimed to synthesise art and life, Denis famously declared that a painting, before being a battle horse or a nude woman, is essentially a flat surface covered with colours assembled in a certain order. This radical idea paved the way for abstraction and influenced generations of artists.
Denis's artistic journey took him from the avant-garde circles of Paris to the tranquil landscapes of Brittany, where he found inspiration in the work of Paul Gauguin and the Pont-Aven School. His paintings, such as 'The Muses' and 'Princesses September', are characterised by their decorative beauty, flattened perspective, and symbolic imagery. He embraced religious themes later in life, contributing to numerous church decorations and reaffirming his belief in art's spiritual role.
While Denis's theoretical contributions are undeniable, it's the serene beauty and emotional resonance of his paintings that continue to captivate. His ability to blend the earthly and the ethereal, the decorative and the profound, makes his work a timeless expression of the Symbolist ideal. Decorating your walls with Maurice Denis is an invitation to contemplate the deeper meanings of life, love, and faith.
Denis's artistic journey took him from the avant-garde circles of Paris to the tranquil landscapes of Brittany, where he found inspiration in the work of Paul Gauguin and the Pont-Aven School. His paintings, such as 'The Muses' and 'Princesses September', are characterised by their decorative beauty, flattened perspective, and symbolic imagery. He embraced religious themes later in life, contributing to numerous church decorations and reaffirming his belief in art's spiritual role.
While Denis's theoretical contributions are undeniable, it's the serene beauty and emotional resonance of his paintings that continue to captivate. His ability to blend the earthly and the ethereal, the decorative and the profound, makes his work a timeless expression of the Symbolist ideal. Decorating your walls with Maurice Denis is an invitation to contemplate the deeper meanings of life, love, and faith.
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Hand-stretched canvas with neat gallery-wrapped edges, giving the artwork surface texture and depth. Arrives ready to hang.
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