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Odilon Redon

Odilon Redon was a prominent French artist, renowned for his unique contributions to the Symbolist movement. His artistic journey began with a focus on charcoal and lithography, creating works known as "noirs" that reflected a deep, dream-like quality. Redon's art evolved to incorporate vibrant colors and themes, often inspired by Buddhist and Hindu cultures. Notably, his paintings such as "The Death of Buddha" and "The Buddha," alongside others, displayed his fascination with Eastern philosophies and their integration into his art.

Redon's works are celebrated for their evocative, almost mystical qualities, blending elements of the natural world with fantastical, often surreal imagery. His attention to detail in portraying flowers, plants, and imaginary creatures reflected his interest in natural sciences and botany. This interplay between the real and the imagined is a hallmark of his work, making him a pivotal figure in the Symbolist movement.

His influence is evident in various collections and museums. For instance, the Musée d'Orsay in Paris houses some of his most significant works, including his decorative panels for the Château de Domecy-sur-le-Vault. These panels marked a transition in his style from ornamental to more abstract painting. Additionally, the Getty Museum in California and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art hold significant collections of Redon's works.

For art collectors and enthusiasts, Odilon Redon's work represents a blend of imagination, deep emotional resonance, and a unique interpretation of Symbolist ideas. His ability to capture the unseen and give it form on canvas or paper makes his work a valuable addition to any collection.

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Date and place of birt:20 april 1840, Bordeaux, France
Date and place of death:6 july 1916, Paris, France
Nationality:France
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Artist, Decorator, Graphic artist, Painter
Art school / group:Les Vingt, Salon d'Automne, Société des artistes indépendants
Genre:Allegory, Genre art, History painting, Landscape painting, Portrait, Still life
Art style:Impressionism, Modern art, Post-Impressionism, Realism, Romanticism, Symbolism

Creators France

Dudley Pratt (1897 - 1975)
Dudley Pratt
1897 - 1975
Jean-Pierre Rivalz II (1720 - 1785)
Jean-Pierre Rivalz II
1720 - 1785
Nikolai Nikolayevich Ovchinnikov (1958)
Nikolai Nikolayevich Ovchinnikov
1958
Nataliya Georgiyevna (Nathalie) Parain (1897 - 1958)
Nataliya Georgiyevna (Nathalie) Parain
1897 - 1958
Marc Sterling (1895 - 1976)
Marc Sterling
1895 - 1976
Adolphe Appian (1818 - 1898)
Adolphe Appian
1818 - 1898
 Le Nain brothers ()
Le Nain brothers
Abel-Dominique Boyé (1864 - 1933)
Abel-Dominique Boyé
1864 - 1933
Alfred-Arthur Brunel de Neuville (1852 - 1941)
Alfred-Arthur Brunel de Neuville
1852 - 1941
Nikolai Ivanovich Istselennov (1891 - 1981)
Nikolai Ivanovich Istselennov
1891 - 1981
Maurice Utrillo (1883 - 1955)
Maurice Utrillo
1883 - 1955
 Nadar (1820 - 1910)
Nadar
1820 - 1910
Issachar Ber Ryback (1897 - 1935)
Issachar Ber Ryback
1897 - 1935
Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684 - 1721)
Jean-Antoine Watteau
1684 - 1721
Camille Fauré (1874 - 1956)
Camille Fauré
1874 - 1956
Pinchus Krémègne (1890 - 1981)
Pinchus Krémègne
1890 - 1981

Creators Impressionism

Sergei Solomko (1867 - 1928)
Sergei Solomko
1867 - 1928
Carlos Schwabe (1866 - 1926)
Carlos Schwabe
1866 - 1926
Johann Jakob Haid (1704 - 1767)
Johann Jakob Haid
1704 - 1767
Jacob Jan Coenraad Spöhler (1837 - 1894)
Jacob Jan Coenraad Spöhler
1837 - 1894
Louis Oppenheim (1879 - 1936)
Louis Oppenheim
1879 - 1936
James Joyce (1882 - 1941)
James Joyce
1882 - 1941
David Murray (1849 - 1933)
David Murray
1849 - 1933
Anton Müller-Wischin (1865 - 1949)
Anton Müller-Wischin
1865 - 1949
Fritz Discher (1880 - 1983)
Fritz Discher
1880 - 1983
Edward Pritchett (1807 - 1876)
Edward Pritchett
1807 - 1876
Ludwig von Hagn (1819 - 1898)
Ludwig von Hagn
1819 - 1898
Balthasar Paul Ommeganck (1755 - 1826)
Balthasar Paul Ommeganck
1755 - 1826
Edward Perseus (1841 - 1890)
Edward Perseus
1841 - 1890
Karl Pierre Daubigny (1846 - 1886)
Karl Pierre Daubigny
1846 - 1886
Jan Griffier (1652 - 1718)
Jan Griffier
1652 - 1718
Ludwig Adam Kunz (1857 - 1929)
Ludwig Adam Kunz
1857 - 1929