Nasturtiums (c.1912) by Odilon Redon

Nasturtiums - Odilon Redon - c.1912

Artwork Information

TitleNasturtiums
ArtistOdilon Redon
Datec.1912
Mediumoil,canvas
Art MovementSymbolism

About Nasturtiums

The artwork “Nasturtiums” was created by artist Odilon Redon around the year 1912. It is a piece executed using oil on canvas, and it falls under the genre of flower painting. The painting is influenced by the Symbolism movement, which is known for its expression of ideas and emotions through allegory and the use of metaphorical images.

This particular artwork features a vibrant and dreamlike arrangement of nasturtium flowers. The composition is balanced with a soft interplay of colors that shimmer across the canvas. Redon has employed a rich palette, dominated by warm fiery tones of red and orange, juxtaposed against the cool green of the nasturtium leaves. The background suggests a hazy, undefined space, giving the viewer the impression that the flowers are almost floating or emerging from a mist. The brushwork is loose and appears spontaneous, creating a sense of movement and vitality within the still life.

The subtle contrasts and diffuse edges characteristic of Redon’s later work are evident here, contributing to the overall ethereal and symbolic quality of the painting. There’s a certain luminosity to the work as well, where the light seems to emanate from within the blossoms themselves, adding to the mystical atmosphere that is typical of Symbolist art. Through these elements, Redon has elevated a simple subject to one of profound beauty and contemplation, inviting the viewer to look beyond the physical appearance of the flowers to find a deeper, more spiritual significance.

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