First Book: Chloe Casting Daphnis into Her Arms (Daphnis et Chloe se lavent ensemble dans la caverne des nymphes) Possibly 1937

"First Book: Chloe Casting Daphnis into Her Arms" (Daphnis et Chloe se lavent ensemble dans la caverne des nymphes), created by Aristide Maillol around 1937, is a delicate line drawing depicting a scene of intimacy between Chloe and Daphnis. This work is from a series of illustrations by Maillol for a 1937 edition of the novel "Daphnis and Chloe" by Longus. The linework of the figures is fluid and expressive, contrasting with the more static, geometric nature of their forms. The piece evokes a sense of classical Greek sculpture and carries Maillol's characteristic focus on the human form. The work is a powerful example of his artistic style and its ability to capture the essence of human emotion and interaction.