Vase of Flowers (c.1900) by Odilon Redon

Vase of Flowers - Odilon Redon - c.1900

Artwork Information

TitleVase of Flowers
ArtistOdilon Redon
Datec.1900
Mediumoil,canvas
Art MovementRealism
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About Vase of Flowers

The artwork, “Vase of Flowers” by Odilon Redon, created circa 1900, is a fine example of flower painting. Rendered in oil on canvas, this piece exemplifies the Realism art movement, although Redon is more commonly associated with Symbolism and his earlier works in lithography. The artwork is presently held in a private collection.

The composition is a vibrant display of botanic splendor, featuring a blue vase containing an array of flowers. These blooms are presented in a lush, detailed array, bursting with color against a contrasting warm, muted background. One can discern a variety of flower types, each rendered with a focus on its natural beauty and the effect of light on its petals and leaves. The vase itself, with its rich cobalt hue, anchors the composition solidly at the center, drawing the viewer’s eye to the lush floral arrangement. The textural interplay between the rough surface of the canvas and the smoothness of the flowers and vase gives the painting an almost tactile quality. Overall, the artwork conveys a tranquil yet vivid scene that captures the ephemeral beauty of a floral arrangement in full bloom.

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