Procession or Pardon at Perros-Guirec
1891
Maurice Denis captures a mystical Breton religious procession in this 1891 masterpiece, where figures in heavy dark cloaks and pale, flowing robes march beneath a striking red and green sun. As a leading member of the Nabis group, Denis flattened the perspective and emphasized the decorative patterns of the landscape, turning a simple village 'Pardon' into a dreamlike Symbolist vision. The repetitive, almost hypnotic rhythm of the white headdresses and solemn faces invites you to step right into the quiet, spiritual atmosphere of 19th-century Brittany.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
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