Thursday, October 25, 2012

Odilon Redon

I am certain about what I will never do - but not about what my art will render.
~Odilon Redon

French artist Odilon Redon, who lived from 1840-1916, was a master of mystery and melancholy.

Silence
by Odilon Redon

Stained Glass Window
by Odilon Redon

Photograph of Guardian Spirit of the Waters
by Odilon Redon

Meditation
by Odilon Redon

Parsifal
by Odilon Redon

Joan of Arc
by Odilon Redon

The Yellow Sail
by Odilon Redon

Red Thorns
by Odilon Redon


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2 comments:

  1. HarryOctober 25, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    There is definitely a darkness to Redon's work, but the effect is beautiful.

    Interesting that he would use lots of color in some and almost none in others.

    I am curious as to why he called an obvious drawing a "photograph," though.

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  2. Robyn Hood BlackOctober 26, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    So haunting, and beautiful.

    These look incredibly modern/contemporary, too.

    Thanks for sharing, Tabatha.

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