Late 19th-century France was an exciting time foravant-gardeartists.
One such person was the French artistOdilon Redon.
And while he is not as widely known asMonetorVan Gogh, he had a lasting impact on futureart movements.
Here, we will learn more about Redon and the characteristics of his dreamlike art.
Who Was Odilon Redon?
During his lifetime, his unusual use of color was praised by French artistHenri Matisse.
Photograph of Odilon Redon by Guy et Mockel, c. 1880 (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain)
Odilon Redon, “Ophelia,” 1900–1905 (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain)
Odilon Redon, “Butterflies,” c. 1910 (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain)
Odilon Redon, “The Cyclops,” c. 1914 (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain)
Odilon Redon, “Reflection,” c. 1900–1905 (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain)
Odilon Redon, “Flowers,” 1909 (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain)
Odilon Redon, “The Buddha,” c. 1906–1907 (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain)
Odilon Redon, “Portrait of Violette Heymann,” 1910 (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain)
