Roger and Angelica (1910) by Odilon Redon

Roger and Angelica - Odilon Redon - 1910

Artwork Information

TitleRoger and Angelica
ArtistOdilon Redon
Date1910
Mediumpastel,paper
Art MovementSymbolism
Current LocationMuseum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York City, NY, US

About Roger and Angelica

The artwork “Roger and Angelica” by Odilon Redon, created in 1910, is a distinguished example of the Symbolist art movement. Fashioned using pastel on paper, this literary painting draws inspiration from literary sources and is characterized by its symbolic and dreamlike quality. The artwork is housed in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) located in New York City, NY, USA. The piece exemplifies a significant period in art history, where artists sought to express the inner world of emotion and imagination rather than recreating the physical reality.

In “Roger and Angelica,” Redon offers a vivid landscape imbued with heightened colors and mystical atmosphere. The scene captures the dramatic intensity from the story it depicts, with Roger on his winged horse saving Angelica from the sea monster. Dynamic brushwork and the interplay between light and shadow convey motion and emotion, while the use of color creates a sense of otherworldliness that suggests the realm of the subconscious rather than a literal depiction. Redon’s unique blend of realist and non-realist elements allows the viewer to enter a dreamlike state, exploring the psychical and metaphorical depths of the narrative.

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