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Odilon Redon

1840-1916     France

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Odilon Redon (1840-1916) was a distinguished French symbolist artist known for his unique blend of the dreamlike and the realistic in his works. Born in Bordeaux, Redon's initial artistry leaned toward charcoal and lithography, leading to his famous "noirs" — haunting monochromatic pieces filled with fantastical figures. As his career progressed, he began to introduce vibrant color into his work, using pastels and oils to produce luminous, often mystic, representations.

Drawing inspiration from poets, nature, and his own imagination, Redon's works traverse the boundary between the tangible and the abstract. His creations, whether they be cyclopean figures or floating, ethereal flowers, resonate deeply with Symbolist ideologies, emphasizing emotion, individualism, and the mysteries of the subconscious.

Over the course of his career, Redon garnered significant acclaim, with his works profoundly influencing the Surrealist movement and subsequent generations of artists. Today, he remains a celebrated figure in the annals of art history for his unique perspective and ability to visualize the intangible.

© Odilon Redon
  • Mystery 3 Connection with Nature 2 Still Life 2 Biblical 2 Maritime 2 Portrait 2 Mythological 2 Solitude & Introspection 1 Meditation 1 Martyrdom 1 Bathers 1 Nature 1 Self-Portrait 1 The Sacred Heart of Jesus 1 Daily Life 1 Sensuality 1
  • Symbolism 19 Post-Impressionism 11 Still Life 2 Proto-Surrealism 2 Dark Romanticism 1 Tonalism 1 Mysticism 1 Impressionism 1 Sketch 1 Drawing 1
La Coquille La Cellule d'or Nuages fleuris Le Boulet Esprit Ggardien des Eaux Young Woman in Profile Le char d' Apollon Tête de Martyr Muse sur Pégase Le Distributeur de Couronnes Le Bateau Rouge Reflection L'Œil, comme un ballon bizarre se dirige vers l'infini Madame Arthur Fontaine L'homme primitif Conversa Mística Devotion near a red bush Vision Portrait de l'artiste Portrait de Violette Heymann L’Araignée qui pleure Le Cyclope Sstill Life with Flowers in Green Jug Saint Jean Volupte, Fantome Elastique! Buddha Femme et Centaure Nude Woman on the Rocks Silence Le Christ Au Sacre Coeur

© Odilon Redon

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