Maurice Denis
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Summary
Maurice Denis was born on November 25, 1870[1], in Granville[2]. He died on November 13, 1943[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as an illustrator[5], writer[6], art critic[7], lithographer[8], and painter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,047 views/month, #7,185 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Hôpital Cochin[11]
- Date of death: November 3, 1943[12]
- Place of burial: Saint Germain-en-Laye Old Communal Cemetery[13]
- Father: Constant Eugène Denis[14]
- Mother: Hortense Adde[15]
- Spouse: Marthe Meurier[16], Elisabeth Graterolle[17]
- Child: Noëlle Maurice-Denis Boulet[18], Anne-Marie Poncet-Denis[19], Bernadette Denis[20], Dominique Denis[21], Madeleine Denis[22], François Denis[23]
- Country of citizenship: France[24]
- Native language: French[25]
- Occupation: graphic artist[26], art historian[27], art theorist[28], visual artist[29], artist[30], designer[31]
- Field of work: painting[32]
- Employer: Académie Ranson[33]
- Educated at: Lycée Condorcet[34], Beaux-Arts de Paris[35], Académie Julian[36]
- Student: Sigfride Bille[37], Jean Souverbie[38], Anastase Demian[39], Robert Boulet[40], Tamara de Lempicka[41]
- Notable work: Q17490760[42], Q17490806[43], Homage to Cézanne[44]
- Award received: Commander of the Legion of Honour[45], Prix Hercule-Catenacci[46]
- Member of: Comité national de l'estampe[47], Académie des beaux-arts[48], Saint John Society for the development of Christian art[49]
- Influenced by: Pierre Puvis de Chavannes[50], Paul Gauguin[51]
- Sex or gender: male[52]
- Movement: Symbolism[53], Pont-Aven School[54], Les Nabis[55]
- Genre: portrait[56], landscape painting[57], genre art[58]
- Commons category: Maurice Denis[59]
- Archives at: Departmental archives of Yvelines[60]
- Cause of death: struck by vehicle[61]
- Family name: Denis[62]
Why It Matters
Maurice Denis has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]
He has been cited as an influence by Magnus Enckell[65], a painter[66], 1870–1925[67], of Finland[68], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[69] and Marguerite Huré[70], a painter[71], 1895–1967[72], of France[73].
FAQs
Where was Maurice Denis born?
Maurice Denis's place of birth was Granville[2].
Where did Maurice Denis die?
Maurice Denis passed away in Paris[4].
Who were Maurice Denis's parents?
Maurice Denis's father was Constant Eugène Denis[14]. Maurice Denis's mother was Hortense Adde[15].
Who was Maurice Denis married to?
Maurice Denis's spouses include Marthe Meurier[16] and Elisabeth Graterolle[17].
What did Maurice Denis do for work?
Maurice Denis worked as an illustrator[5], writer[6], art critic[7], lithographer[8], and painter[9].
Where did Maurice Denis go to school?
Maurice Denis was educated at Lycée Condorcet[34], Beaux-Arts de Paris[35], and Académie Julian[36].
What awards did Maurice Denis receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[45] and Prix Hercule-Catenacci[46].
Who did Maurice Denis influence?
Maurice Denis has been cited as an influence by Magnus Enckell[65] and Marguerite Huré[70].