Question
Maurice Denis (“duh-NEE”) exaggerated the small size of this painting, claiming that it was painted on a cigar box. For 10 points each:
[10h] Name this painting by Paul Sérusier (“say-rooz-YAY”) that was a touchstone for the post-impressionist Nabis (“nah-BEE”). This painting depicts a scene at the Bois d’Amour (“bwah dah-MOOR”) with bold splotches of yellow, green, blue, and red.
ANSWER: The Talisman
[10e] During the creation of The Talisman, this mentor of Sérusier instructed “Don’t be afraid to paint it as blue as possible.” This artist’s own paintings include numerous works from his time in Tahiti.
ANSWER: Paul Gauguin (“go-GAN”)
[10m] Note to players: you may name the painting or the scene it depicts. Les Nabis were inspired by Gauguin’s flat patches of color, as seen in this painting of Breton women watching a biblical scene unfold against a red field diagonally bisected by a tree.
ANSWER: Vision after the Sermon [accept Jacob Wrestling with the Angel]
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