Our Souls 1892 - 1899

"Our Souls" is a watercolor painting by Maurice Denis, a prominent figure in the Nabis movement, created between 1892 and 1899. This artwork depicts a woman with her head bowed, seemingly lost in contemplation, against a simple, stylized background. The flatness of the forms and the decorative patterns on the table contribute to the distinct aesthetic of the Nabis, a group of artists who emphasized the symbolic and decorative qualities of art over realism. Denis's painting, now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, exemplifies the Nabi style with its focus on emotional expression and symbolic representation.