Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Odilon Redon. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Odilon Redon's 'Untitled' is a 1900 drawing on paper, combining watercolor, pencil, and conté crayon. It exemplifies the artist's later work, characterized by a shift away from his earlier dark style.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a simple blue vase with a loose bouquet of flowers, rendered in soft pinks and reds. A small face in the corner gazes up at the flowers, adding a subtle narrative element to the otherwise straightforward still life.
Technique & Style
Redon employed light washes of color and loose pencil strokes to create a dreamy, sketch-like effect. The flowers are suggested rather than precisely drawn, contributing to the piece's ethereal quality.
Artist & collection
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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