Portrait of Ari Redon (c.1898) by Odilon Redon

Portrait of Ari Redon - Odilon Redon - c.1898

Artwork Information

TitlePortrait of Ari Redon
ArtistOdilon Redon
Datec.1898
Mediumpastel,paper
Art MovementSymbolism
Current LocationArt Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL, US

About Portrait of Ari Redon

The artwork entitled “Portrait of Ari Redon” is a Symbolist portrait created by the artist Odilon Redon around 1898. Odilon Redon, a notable figure in the Symbolist movement, has chosen pastel on paper to realize this representation. Currently, this artwork is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, located in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Depicting a seemingly young subject, the artwork captures the quiet, introspective gaze of Ari Redon. The artist employs pastel tones to create a softly illuminated visage, suggesting a reflective, perhaps enigmatic atmosphere consistent with Symbolist ideals. The interplay of color and light draws attention to the subject’s face, with the surrounding hues and textures contributing to an ethereal quality. The artwork’s composition, blending the figure into a background blooming with floral motifs, is emblematic of Redon’s fascination with dreams and the subconscious. The delicate application of the pastel medium enhances the spectral and otherworldly aura of the work, inviting viewers to ponder the personal and mythic narratives that may lie beneath the surface of this portrait.

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