1898, published 1899
Maurice Denis (French, 1870-1943) published by Ambroise Vollard (French, 1867-1939)
France
These 12 prints come from Love, a series of color lithographs that form a disjointed narrative about a woman who experiences love, although it is unclear if she is falling in love with a man, nature, or her faith. Each soft and dreamlike image is paired with a caption of fragmented poetry that serves as its title, but these phrases do not directly describe their corresponding images. Maurice Denis, who was also a writer, crafted these puzzling yet evocative captions to add layers of meaning through the interplay of text and image.
Lithograph in pale pink, green, and pale green on light ivory wove paper