Artist Profile: Maurice Denis

Maurice Denis was a French painter known for his symbolistic artworks including the series of paintings about the mythologic story of Psyche of the same name.

His theories contributed to the foundations of cubism, fauvism, and abstract art.

Maurice Denis

Born: November 25, 1870; Granville, Manche, France
Died: November, 1943, Paris, France
Style: Symbolism, Post-Impressionism
Education: Les Nabis

Self-Portrait with his Family in Front of Their House - Maurice Denis