Maurice Denis

Shop 272 artworks by Maurice Denis (French, 1870–1943) — every piece is public domain and can be printed as canvas, rolled canvas, framed canvas or a framed print.

Maurice Denis was a French painter, decorative artist, and writer. An important figure in the changing world of late 19th-century European art, Denis is associated with Les Nabis, Symbolism, and later Neo-classicism. His theories contributed to the foundations of Cubism, Fauvism, and abstraction. After World War I, Denis founded the Ateliers d'Art Sacré, decorated the interiors of churches, and worked for a revival of religious art.

Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

At a glance

Most of Maurice Denis's work on the site falls under Illustration (106), Figurative (83), Landscape (28).

By movement, it's catalogued as Expressionism (110), Art Nouveau (54), Art Deco (44).

Culture: French (272).

By orientation: 113 landscape, 153 portrait, 6 square.

Dated work in this group ranges from 1820 to 1942.

Other French artists of the period

Artists from the same country and generation, also in the archive:

• Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec — 1,071 artworks
• Camille Pissarro — 965 artworks
• Odilon Redon — 819 artworks
• Pierre-Auguste Renoir — 802 artworks
• Edgar Degas — 684 artworks
• Paul Gauguin — 663 artworks
• Théophile Alexandre Steinlen — 586 artworks
• Jean-Louis Forain — 530 artworks

Prints of these artworks

Prints of any artwork on this page are made to order at the production partner closest to you, starting from $21.99 including shipping, in Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many Maurice Denis artworks does Archive Lane have?

272 public-domain artworks by Maurice Denis are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Maurice Denis?

Maurice Denis is catalogued as French (born 1870, died 1943).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

Can I filter this list?

Yes, use the filters above the grid to narrow by artist, colour, orientation and, where available, movement or room.