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Baigneuses, plage du Pouldu, 1899. Creator: Maurice Denis
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Baigneuses, plage du Pouldu, 1899. Creator: Maurice Denis
Baigneuses, plage du Pouldu, 1899. Bathers on the beach at Pouldu. The standing figure is the painter's wife, Marthe Meurier, who holds her newborn baby Bernadette. Near her on the right, a woman wearing a straw hat undresses the painter's other daughter, three-year-old Noele. Marthe is also represented lying naked on the sand to the left, while another woman removes her corset
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Baigneuses, plage du Pouldu," a captivating oil painting by Maurice Denis, transports us to the picturesque beach of Pouldu in France during the late 19th century. The scene is filled with the vibrant colors and carefree spirit of a summer day by the sea. At the heart of the composition, Denis' wife, Marthe Meurier, stands proudly with her newborn baby Bernadette in her arms. The joy and tenderness of motherhood radiate from her face as she gazes at her little one. To her right, another woman is seen undressing Denis' three-year-old daughter, Noele, in preparation for a day at the beach. The soft, sandy shore is dotted with colorful bathing costumes, canvas material, and various beach paraphernalia. Marthe herself is depicted lying naked on the sand to the left, while another woman helps her remove her corset. The painting captures the essence of a family holiday by the sea, with the sun casting long shadows on the rocks and the gentle waves lapping at the shore. The women, dressed in their summer best or completely naked, engage in the simple pleasures of the season – sunbathing, swimming, and enjoying the company of their loved ones. This masterpiece by Maurice Denis, now part of the collection at the Petit Palais in Paris, offers a glimpse into the past and invites us to reflect on the universal themes of family, motherhood, and the joys of a seaside vacation.
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