Odilon Redon
French painter; The Eye, Like a Strange Balloon
Born
April 20th, 1840
185 years ago
Died
July 6th, 1916
109 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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A prominent painter and illustrator associated with the Symbolist movement. Produced works that often featured dreamlike imagery and an exploration of the subconscious. Utilized various mediums including oil painting, charcoal, and pastel. Worked largely in isolation, developing a unique style characterized by a focus on color and form. Early in his career, created lithographs that showcased fantastical themes, later transitioning to canvas paintings that evoked emotional and psychological depth.
Created The Eye, Like a Strange Balloon
Produced a series of lithographs featuring mysterious subjects
Explored themes of dreams and the subconscious in visual art
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