“I have often, as an exercise and as a sustenance, painted before an object down to the smallest accidents of its visual appearance; but the day left me sad and with an unsatiated thirst. The next day I let the other source run, that of imagination, through the recollection of the forms and I was then reassured and appeased.”
Quote by Odilon Redon
Work
Odilon Redon: pastels
Odilon Redon: pastels is a comprehensive study of the pastel works of the French artist Odilon Redon. The book delves into the nuances of his pastel technique, examining how Redon utilized this medium to create evocative and dreamlike compositions. It includes detailed analysis of his thematic elements and the emotional depth of his work. more
Author
Odilon Redon
Odilon Redon was a French painter known for his dreamlike symbolism. His works often blended elements of surrealism and symbolism, filled with mystery and poetry. Redon's painting techniques were exquisite, with unique color usage, which had a profound influence on later artists. more
You May Also Like
“It is precisely from the regret left by the imperfect work that the next one can be born.”
“My originality consists in putting the logic of the visible to the service of the invisible.”
Source: Redon, drawings and lithographs: Museum of Modern Art, N.Y., [Feb. 14-April 20, 1952]
“There are not enough Indians in the world to defeat the Seventh Cavalry.”