After the Execution (1877) by Odilon Redon

After the Execution - Odilon Redon - 1877

Artwork Information

TitleAfter the Execution
ArtistOdilon Redon
Date1877
Art MovementSymbolism

About After the Execution

The artwork entitled “After the Execution” was created by Odilon Redon in 1877. This piece is associated with the Symbolism art movement, although it is often classified under the genre of still life. Redon’s work frequently explored the more enigmatic and emotional aspects of human experience, which ties in with the Symbolist predilection for the representation of ideas over the visual depiction of the physical world.

The artwork presents a powerful and somber visage, likely designed to evoke an emotional response related to the theme of execution. Dark, heavy lines create a portrait of a face with hollowed eyes and gaunt features, suggesting a profound sense of suffering or aftermath. While the majority of the work is filled with this detailed and somber human likeness, the bottom portion contains a bas-relief sculptural depiction, which adds an element of narrative or possibly allegorical significance, further enhancing the symbolic quality that Redon sought to achieve. The artwork does not conform to traditional expectations of a still life, instead, it seems to quest for deeper meaning, both visually and thematically.

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