Les Captifs 1907

"Les Captifs" (1907) by Maurice Denis is a painting that depicts a group of people, mostly nude, enjoying a seaside scene. The composition is balanced by a large pool and steps leading up to a grand building in the background. This work is an excellent example of Denis's style of painting, a combination of Symbolism and Nabis, which emphasized decorative elements, flatness, and the use of color as a primary expressive tool. The painting's subject matter evokes themes of leisure, beauty, and the human figure.