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Portrait of the Artist Odilon Redon
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Odilon Redon
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1840-1916
style |
Symbolism
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selected works
Buddha
Cyclops
Orpheus
Pandora
Portrait of Violette Heymann
Roger and Angelica
Vase of Flowers
Symbolist artist Odilon Redon's works reminds one of a dream, or, in some cases, a strange and haunting nightmare. Select one of the links above to begin your exploration of the paintings of Odilon Redon.
Symbolism
Robert Goldwater's book introduces us to the some of the artists and concepts involved with the complicated but fascinating art movement known as Symbolism. In chapters with such provocative titles as "Suggestion, Mystery, Dream", the author leads us to an understanding of this important 19th century style.