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Blessing of a Yacht on the Belon River

Maurice Denis

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a serene scene by the Belon River. A large tree trunk covered in green ivy dominates the center. A group of people stand behind and in front of the tree, some wearing hats. A child sits on the ground to the right. A low wall runs along the bottom edge. Across the river, several boats and sailboats are visible, with one boat featuring a multicolored checker pattern and several displaying triangular flags. The river's surface reflects shades of purple and yellow. Lush greenery lines the riverbank. The overall style is impressionistic with a muted color palette. The scene captures a tranquil moment with people and boats on the river. Maurice Denis titled the work "Blessing of a Yacht on the Belon River".

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900 × 842 px
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