Head with FlowersOdilon Redon · 1907
Oil On Canvas- WallArt
- Symbolism
1907- Modern
Odilon Redon (1840 – 1916)
French Symbolist known for dreamlike noirs in charcoal and lithography, later evolving into luminous, colorful pastels inspired by Japanese art.
The Essence of Symbolism in Redon's Vision
In the realm of Symbolist art, few works capture the ethereal transition from the tangible to the mystical as poignantly as Odilon Redon's Head with Flowers. Created in 1907, this oil on canvas masterpiece serves as a profound testament to Redon's innovative ability to blend realism with the boundless reaches of fantasy. The painting invites the viewer into a dreamlike atmosphere, where the boundaries between the human form and the natural world begin to dissolve into a singular, spiritual experience.
The composition centers on a woman's head, a subject that carries an air of profound mystery. Her face is partially obscured by a flower, a deliberate choice that draws the eye toward the interplay of light and shadow. Through delicate brushwork and a muted color palette, Redon evokes a sense of transformation and growth, suggesting that the subject is not merely a portrait, but a vessel for deeper, symbolic meaning. The vibrant flowers scattered throughout the work create a sense of depth, pulling the viewer into a world that feels both intimate and infinitely vast.
Visual Composition and Subject Matter
The artwork presents a portrait of a woman characterized by the following visual elements:
About this artwork
- Title: Head with Flowers
- Artist: Odilon Redon
- Year: 1907
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Symbolism
- Period: Modern
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Keywords: french symbolism, odilon redon portrait, symbolist art print
- Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
Quick Facts
- Artistic style: Symbolist art
- Movement: Symbolism
- Subject or theme: Woman adorned with flowers
- Year: 1907
Questions & Answers
What color leads the composition of "Head with Flowers" by Odilon Redon?
The dominant color of "Head with Flowers" by Odilon Redon is gray (#7e8c86).
How does the subject of "Head with Flowers" relate to Odilon Redon's usual themes?
Among Odilon Redon's recorded themes - symbolist themes of mystery, nature merging with human form, exploration of inner worlds, redon's dreamlike vision - "Head with Flowers" brings its own focus on symbolism, flowers, portrait, woman's head, dreamlike, fantasy art, oil on canvas.
When and with what materials was "Head with Flowers" made?
"Head with Flowers" was made in 1907, in oil on canvas.