She was More Beautiful Than Dreams, plate seven from Love Possibly 1898 - 1899
mauricedenis
theartinstituteofchicago
drawing, lithograph, print, paper
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photo of handprinted image
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drawing
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shape in negative space
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negative space
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lithograph
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possibly oil pastel
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paper
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underpainting
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france
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soft and bright colour
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watercolour illustration
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a lot negative space
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remaining negative space
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watercolor
"She was More Beautiful Than Dreams," a print from Maurice Denis's *Love* series, portrays a delicate, ethereal figure against a soft, hazy background. The woman's features are barely discernible, her form rendered in subtle shades of yellow and white, emphasizing a dreamlike quality. Denis, a leading figure in the Nabis movement, aimed to convey emotion and atmosphere through color and form. This print exemplifies his artistic principles, demonstrating his mastery of color and his exploration of the subjective experience of beauty.
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