Pivoines, Lilas, Roses et Feuillage dans un Grand Vase 1900
Odilon Redon
1907
- Year：circa 1907
- Medium：Oil on canvas
- Dimensions：73.5 × 60 cm
Introduction
A leading figure in late 19th-century Symbolism, Odilon Redon produced almost exclusively lithographs and charcoal drawings that he referred to as his noirs, French for “blacks.” Until 1900, he was known for his macabre, dark style and prints of fantastical subjects. However, from the 20th century onwards, improved living conditions and the birth of his children led Redon to turn to oil painting, returning to colourful still lifes and floral subjects. This work is representative of the period, where Redon used delicate brushstrokes to portray flowers that are both elegant and lively, exploring the expressiveness of vibrant colours. The vase in the painting, appearing various times in Redon’s floral works, was made and given to Redon by the potter Marie Botkin around 1900.
