{"product_id":"the-return-of-young-tobie-maurice-denis","title":"The Return of Young Tobie - Maurice Denis","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaurice Denis's 'The Return of Young Tobie' depicts a biblical scene with simplified forms and a muted palette, characteristic of the Symbolist movement and Les Nabis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaurice Denis (1870-1943) was a French painter, printmaker, and theorist associated with the Symbolist movement and the group Les Nabis. He is known for his decorative and spiritual approach to painting, often incorporating religious or mythological themes into his work. Denis's art aimed to express emotions and ideas through simplified forms and harmonious colours. He also wrote extensively on art theory, advocating for a return to traditional values and a rejection of realism. 'The Return of Young Tobie' exemplifies Denis's style, depicting a scene inspired by the Book of Tobit from the Old Testament Apocrypha. The painting shows the young Tobie returning home, accompanied by the archangel Raphael. The composition features a family group on a beach, with the angel and Tobie appearing as ethereal figures in the background. A white dog runs along the beach, leaving a trail of footprints. The colour palette is soft and muted, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. The figures are simplified and stylised, reflecting Denis's interest in decorative art and his departure from strict representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/la-belle-jardiniere-april-eugene-grasset\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLa Belle Jardiniere – April - Eugène Grasset — Eugène Grasset\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-voice-edvard-munch\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Voice - Edvard Munch — Edvard Munch\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maurice Denis","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57728065798479,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57728066617679,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57728066650447,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57728066683215,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57728066715983,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Return-of-Young-Tobie_Poster_CompositorV1_1779154566970.jpg?v=1779154692","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-return-of-young-tobie-maurice-denis","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}