Temptation by Odilon Redon

Temptation - Odilon Redon -

Artwork Information

TitleTemptation
ArtistOdilon Redon
Mediumpastel,paper
Art MovementSymbolism
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About Temptation

The artwork entitled “Temptation” is a symbolic painting by Odilon Redon, a significant figure in the Symbolism movement. Created with pastel on paper, it falls within the genre of symbolic painting, which often delves into the realm of imagination and emotion. This piece is held in a private collection and thus is not on public display.

“Temptation” showcases Redon’s mastery of pastels with a vibrant yet muted palette that is characteristic of his work. The artwork features a central figure in a relaxed, contemplative pose, appearing to emerge from within or rest upon a mound adorned with a colorful array of flora. The figure’s position and posture suggest a moment of introspection or reverie, themes commonly explored in Symbolist art. The vegetation seems to be somewhat fantastical, with sunflower-like blossoms mingling with other imaginative botanical elements.

A distinctive feature in the work is the use of color which creates a luminous background that transitions through warm tones of orange and pink, to the cooler notes of a deep teal blue. The delicate rendering of the figure adds a soft, dreamlike quality typical of Redon’s oeuvre, inviting the viewer to muse upon the deeper symbolic meaning of the artwork. The inclusion of active forms and hues around the figure animates the composition, potentially representing internal or external forces related to the concept of temptation. Redon’s work often invites individual interpretation, allowing viewers to imbue it with personal significance.

Other Artwork from Odilon Redon

More Symbolism Artwork

Scroll to Top