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Maurice Denis — Les Pèlerins d’Emmau
Maurice Denis

Les Pèlerins d’Emmau

1895

Published in an edition of only one hundred impressions, this 1895 lithograph presents the biblical encounter at Emmaus through the quiet, flattened pictorial language that made Maurice Denis one of the defining voices of the Nabi movement. The composition strips the sacred scene of theatrical gesture, rendering it instead through simplified forms, restrained color, and a devotional stillness that reflects Denis's lifelong effort to reconcile spiritual subject matter with the formal innovations of Post-Impressionism. The result is an image of remarkable intimacy, where the divine presence is suggested through atmosphere and structure rather than narrative drama. Printed on ivory vélin paper and catalogued as Cailler 84, this impression presents itself in exceptional condition, retaining full margins and the delicate tonal range the artist intended. Denis signed and numbered the sheet, lending the work a direct connection to the artist's hand that elevates it beyond a purely printed object. At 30.8 by 46.1 centimeters, the lithograph has a contained, contemplative scale well suited to refined domestic interiors or focused collection displays. Denis occupies a singular position in the history of late nineteenth-century French art, bridging Symbolism, early modernism, and a deeply personal Catholic iconography. Works on paper from this period are increasingly sought by collectors who recognize the lithograph as a primary vehicle for Nabi ideas rather than a secondary reproduction of them. This impression, preserved to a high standard with provenance through Wallector, represents a rare and well-documented opportunity to acquire a signed, numbered work from a pivotal moment in Denis's career.

Medium
Lithograph on paper.
Sheet
Signed
Yes

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Maurice Denis, Les Pèlerins d’Emmau, 1895

Published in an edition of only one hundred impressions, this 1895 lithograph presents the biblical encounter at Emmaus through the quiet, flattened pictorial language that made Maurice Denis one of the defining voices of the Nabi movement. The composition strips the sacred scene of theatrical gesture, rendering it instead through simplified forms, restrained color, and a devotional stillness that reflects Denis's lifelong effort to reconcile spiritual subject matter with the formal innovations of Post-Impressionism. The result is an image of remarkable intimacy, where the divine presence is suggested through atmosphere and structure rather than narrative drama. Printed on ivory vélin paper and catalogued as Cailler 84, this impression presents itself in exceptional condition, retaining full margins and the delicate tonal range the artist intended. Denis signed and numbered the sheet, lending the work a direct connection to the artist's hand that elevates it beyond a purely printed object. At 30.8 by 46.1 centimeters, the lithograph has a contained, contemplative scale well suited to refined domestic interiors or focused collection displays. Denis occupies a singular position in the history of late nineteenth-century French art, bridging Symbolism, early modernism, and a deeply personal Catholic iconography. Works on paper from this period are increasingly sought by collectors who recognize the lithograph as a primary vehicle for Nabi ideas rather than a secondary reproduction of them. This impression, preserved to a high standard with provenance through Wallector, represents a rare and well-documented opportunity to acquire a signed, numbered work from a pivotal moment in Denis's career.

Medium
Lithograph on paper.
Dimensions
sheet: 30.8 x 46.1 x 0.2 cm
Year
1895
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Wallector

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Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Cleveland Museum of Art