Who painted Homage to Goya?

Homage to Goya was painted by Odilon Redon in 1885.

Where can I see Homage to Goya?

Homage to Goya is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Homage to Goya?

Homage to Goya is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Homage to Goya

Odilon Redon , 1885

Homage to Goya is a print by the Impressionist artist Odilon Redon. It dates from 1885 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Homage to Goya is a series of six prints by Odilon Redon, created as a tribute to the Spanish artist Francisco de Goya. It is one of several portfolios of conceptually linked prints Redon produced throughout his career.

Subject & Meaning

The prints feature dreamlike imagery, including a face lost in thought, and collectively evoke the introspection and isolation associated with artistic practice. The series celebrates Goya's ambiguity and explores themes of the subconscious.

Technique & Style

Redon employed soft, smudgy lines and blended tones to create a mood that is both gentle and unsettling, reminiscent of a half-remembered dream. The technique used is related to sfumato, which involves blending tones to obscure brushstrokes.

History & Provenance

Homage to Goya dates from Redon's early experimentation with lithography. The Cleveland collection acquired the complete set with its original cover in the 1920s.