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Odilon Redon

1840-1916     France

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Odilon Redon (1840-1916) was a French symbolist painter known for his unique dreamlike 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 litterature, 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
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Salon & Exhibition References

Artworks exhibited in historical salons and exhibitions
12 works
La douleur
No.: 373 Dessin
Le Livre de Lumière
No.: 374 Dessin
Le Liseur
No.: 375 Dessin
Profil de femme
No.: 376 Dessin
Polype de Rêve
No.: 377 Dessin
Grappe de mauvais esprits
No.: 378 Dessin
L’Enfant
No.: 379 Pastel
Le Temple
No.: 380
Démone
No.: 381
La Peur
No.: 382 Eaux-fortes et pointe-sèche
Sciapode
No.: 383 Eaux-fortes et pointe-sèche
Choix d’estampe
No.: 490 From group entry 486-493 'Choix d’estampes'.
10 works
Lueur florale
No.: 535 Dessin
Jeune fille
No.: 536 Dessin
Démone
No.: 537 Dessin
Cheval et cavalier
No.: 538 Dessin
Paysage
No.: 539 Dessin
Fille-fleur
No.: 540 Pastel
L’Art céleste
No.: 541 Lithographie
Brünnhilde
No.: 542 Lithographie
Le Coursier
No.: 543 Lithographie
Sainte Thérèse
No.: 544 Pointe-sèche

© Odilon Redon

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