The Haunting Visual Poetry of Odilon Redon

Odilon Redon - The Smiling Spider - 1881- Charcoal - 49.5 x 39 cm - Musée du Louvre, Paris (click photo for larger image)
Odilon Redon - The Crying Spider - 1881 - Charcoal - 49.5 x 37.5 cm - Private collection, The Netherlands (click photo for larger image)French artist Odilon Redon (1840-1916) was among the finest of the Symbolist painters. The mystery and sometimes grotesque nature of his work is haunting - highly imaginable - and definitely inspiring. Redon’s work can be a resource for any artists interested in creating fantastic characters--and a source of enjoyment for all people who simply enjoy visual poetry and the bizarre! Visit the above link to learn more about Redon--and to peruse his art.


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