The Muses 1893

"The Muses" (1893) by Maurice Denis, a leading figure of the Nabis movement, depicts a group of women in a wooded setting. The painting's simplified forms, flat planes of color, and emphasis on decorative pattern are characteristic of the Nabis style, which sought to convey emotion and symbolism through a unique visual language. Denis's use of warm, earthy tones creates a sense of tranquility and contemplation, while the figures' graceful poses and expressive gestures evoke a sense of artistic inspiration. The painting is currently housed in the Musée d'Orsay, Paris.