Maurice DENIS (1870 1943) Young woman and children Carton de la broderie circa 1903 Watercolor and gouache on paper 50 x 250 cm Provenance: From the estate of Adrien Mithouard. This work is well listed in the archives of the Comité Maurice Denis. The embroidery cardboard was given by Maurice Denis to Jeanne Mithouard around 1903-1904, as indicated in the artist's notebook of gifts and sales. We would like to thank the Comité Maurice Denis for this information. Our thanks to the archives

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