Das Mappenwerk der Insel

1900

Maurice Denis

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Maurice Denis

Artist, French, 1870 - 1943

The image depicts the upper torso and head of a person. The person is holding an object or another person close to their face. They are in a three-quarter profile, partially turned towards the right. Their facial features are indistinct, blending with the texture of the image, with hair styled in a simple, close-fitting manner. The clothing is softly flowing around the shoulders with no visible jewelry or objects in their hands. The background shows a calm, muted landscape with water and distant land outlines. Two sailboats can be faintly seen in the background, creating a serene maritime atmosphere. The image is overlaid with a fine, lace-like pattern for a textured effect.
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The image shows a street-level view with a large building in the center. The horizon is hidden by the building, and trees and other structures are visible behind it. The painting style is loose and impressionistic, with a muted color palette including shades of gray, blue, pink, and green. Figures in period clothing and a horse-and-carriage are depicted in the foreground. A pattern of leaf outlines adds texture to the composition.

The Boulevards (Les Boulevards)

Pierre Bonnard

1900

The image displays a vertical composition with intricate lines and shapes that are interconnected. The abstract print resembles a dense network of branches and foliage cascading down and twisting around what seems to be balcony railings. The stylized linear forms evoke the architecture of ornate iron fences and the natural chaos of tree branches entwined with them. The scene suggests a winter setting, with bare branches and a railing covered in snow or frost.

Das Mappenwerk der Insel

Anton Albers

1900

This is a photograph of a book cover. The image shows a closed book with a textured light blue cover. In the top right corner, there is a brown label with black text, featuring some decorative elements including a small emblem of a ship. The label text includes dates and names suggesting it is a German publication from around 1899 to 1900. The spine of the book is a different color, being a light beige that contrasts subtly with the cover's blue.

Das Mappenwerk der Insel

Various Artists

1900


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Virginia and Ira Jackson, Houston; gift to NGA, 2005.

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Wikidata ID

Q76560944

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