Centaur with Cello (1910) by Odilon Redon

Centaur with Cello - Odilon Redon - 1910

Artwork Information

TitleCentaur with Cello
ArtistOdilon Redon
Date1910
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions34.93 x 26.99 cm
Art MovementSymbolism
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About Centaur with Cello

“Centaur with Cello” is an art piece created by Odilon Redon in 1910. This oil on canvas painting belongs to the Symbolism movement and embodies a mythological genre. The artwork measures 34.93 by 26.99 cm and is currently held in a private collection.

The artwork depicts a centaur, a mythological creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse, in an introspective pose with a cello. The centaur is portrayed with a sense of grace and harmony that is reflective of the Symbolist desire to represent the unseen and evoke emotion rather than depict reality. The color palette is subdued, with earthy tones that create a somber and contemplative atmosphere. The brushwork appears smooth, blending the mystical figure into its vague and dream-like surroundings, which is characteristic of Redon’s later works, often filled with fantastical elements and a sense of otherworldliness.

The attention to the musical instrument suggests a connection between the arts and the mythical, underlining the Symbolist movement’s pursuit of deeper meanings and connections beyond the visual world. This blending of a legendary creature with a classical symbol of artistic expression like the cello infuses the artwork with a timeless, almost ethereal quality.

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