Stained Glass Window by Odilon Redon

Stained Glass Window - Odilon Redon -

Artwork Information

TitleStained Glass Window
ArtistOdilon Redon
Mediumcharcoal,paper
Dimensions87 x 68 cm
Art MovementSymbolism
Current LocationMusée d'Orsay, Paris, France

About Stained Glass Window

The artwork titled “Stained Glass Window” is a creation by artist Odilon Redon, who employed charcoal on paper as his medium. The work is a manifestation of the Symbolism movement and measures 87 by 68 centimeters. It is a symbolic painting by genre and is located in the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, France.

The artwork captures the ethereal quality of light filtered through a stained glass window. The composition is predominantly dark, highlighting the luminous effects of the glass. The window itself is rendered with vibrant hues of blue and gold, denoting a delicate interplay of colors that imbue the scene with a transcendental glow. It features gothic architectural elements, such as pointed arches and intricate mullions.

A figure draped in robes stands in the central panel of the window, while the side panels reveal floral patterns and ornamentation characteristic of symbolic narratives common to stained glass. The contrast between the deep shadows of the interior space and the radiant light of the window suggests a spiritual atmosphere, inviting contemplation. The singular figure on the right side of the artwork, possibly in prayer or reflection, reinforces the sense of sacredness and the personal connection to the divine often explored by Redon. The intensity of the colors amidst the surrounding darkness creates a focal point that draws the viewer into a moment of reverence and wonder.

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