Artwork
Portrait of A.M.L. Bonger-van der Linden
Portrait of A.M.L. Bonger-van der Linden is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Odilon Redon. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
She wears a high-necked dress with intricate patterns and a dark fur shawl draped over her shoulders.
This painting features a woman with long dark hair, pulled back and falling down her back. She wears a high-necked dress with intricate patterns and a dark fur shawl draped over her shoulders. The background is a light color, which contrasts with the woman's dark attire.
The woman's expression is serious, and her gaze is directed off to the side. The overall mood of the painting is somber and contemplative. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and dimensionality.
The painting is a portrait of A.M.L. Bonger-van der Linden, created by Odilon Redon in 1905. It is held at the Rijksmuseum. You can learn more about the artist Odilon Redon.
Overview
Odilon Redon's 1905 oil painting, Portrait of A.M.L. Bonger-van der Linden, is a representative work from his later period. The portrait is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts A.M.L. Bonger-van der Linden with a somber expression, gazing to the side. Her dark attire, including a high-necked dress with intricate patterns and a dark fur shawl, contrasts with the light background, creating a contemplative mood.
Technique & Style
Redon's transition to oil painting after 1900 is evident in this work, characterized by a sense of depth and dimensionality achieved through color and composition. The portrait reflects Redon's Post-Impressionist style, distinct from his earlier Symbolist works in charcoal and lithograph.
History & Provenance
Created in 1905, the painting is now held in the Rijksmuseum, marking it as a significant piece in the artist's oeuvre during his later career.
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Artist
Born Bertrand-Jean Redon on 20 April 1840 in Bordeaux, the artist adopted the name Odilon from his mother, Marie-Odile.
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