Flowers in green vase (c.1868) by Odilon Redon

Flowers in green vase - Odilon Redon - c.1868

Artwork Information

TitleFlowers in green vase
ArtistOdilon Redon
Datec.1868
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions33.7 x 24.5 cm
Art MovementRealism

About Flowers in green vase

The artwork “Flowers in a Green Vase” by Odilon Redon, dating circa 1868, is an oil on canvas representing the Realism movement. The piece measures 33.7 by 24.5 centimeters and falls under the flower painting genre. It depicts a collection of flowers displayed in a green vase, demonstrating the artist’s attention to realist details and the interplay of light and shadow.

In the artwork, Redon showcases a striking contrast between the vibrancy of the floral elements and the subdued, dark background. The primary focus is a large poppy flower with its rich red petals dominating the foreground. The delicate texture and folds of the petals are rendered with a palpable sense of depth and realism. A smaller bud accompanies the poppy, hinting at the cycle of life inherent to botanic subjects. Beside them, a few branches with smaller white flowers and buds add a diversity of shapes and a gentler tone to the composition. The green vase serves not only as a container for this small bouquet but also as a grounding element in the work, its form mostly silhouetted against the dim backdrop. The artwork exudes a quiet and contemplative mood, inviting viewers to reflect on the transient beauty of nature.

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