Moses Saved from the Waters (Moïse sauvé des eaux) by Pierre Paul Girieud. Several nude women gather by a turquoise river as one guides a floating basket containing an infant, set against a landscape of yellow banks and purple mountains.

Moses Saved from the Waters (Moïse sauvé des eaux)

Pierre Paul Girieud

1907 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A vibrant Post-Impressionist scene depicting the biblical discovery of Moses with bold colors and fluid lines.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force with quiet neutral notes — gives the room a clear visual center.

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Living Room · Office · Hallway
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Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
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Benefits from a distinct wall tone
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Blue-green, Rich brown, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1907 by Pierre Paul Girieud, this work illustrates the biblical story of Moses being found in the reeds. The composition reflects the influence of early modernism and Fauvism, utilizing a striking palette of saturated yellows, reds, and greens to create a dreamlike, timeless landscape with a sophisticated graphic quality.

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