Artwork
Pégase et l'Hydre
Pégase et l'Hydre is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Odilon Redon. It dates from 1907 and is held in the collection of the Kröller-Müller Museum.
About this work
Overview
Pégase et l'Hydre is a 1907 oil painting by Odilon Redon, characteristic of his later work in its use of color and medium.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a hybrid figure with human and avian features, set against a warm golden background. The figure's serene expression and outstretched wings evoke a sense of ethereal wonder, drawing on mythological and symbolic imagery.
Technique & Style
Redon's shift to oil paint around 1900 allowed for richer color palettes, evident in Pégase et l'Hydre's warm tones and soft brushstrokes, which create a sense of intimacy.
History & Provenance
Pégase et l'Hydre is part of the Kröller-Müller Museum's collection, exemplifying Redon's contribution to the Symbolist movement, which emphasized subjective and symbolic representation.
Artist & collection
Artist
Born Bertrand-Jean Redon on 20 April 1840 in Bordeaux, the artist adopted the name Odilon from his mother, Marie-Odile.
