On The Pale Silver Sofa 1899

"On The Pale Silver Sofa" is a 1899 work by Maurice Denis, a prominent figure in the Nabis movement. This artwork depicts a woman sitting on a sofa, a partial view of another figure can be seen in the background, potentially a man reading a book. Denis's use of soft, muted colors and decorative patterns is characteristic of his style and the Symbolist movement. His focus on capturing a mood rather than strict realism is evident in the dreamy, atmospheric quality of the painting.