Artwork
Le Liseur (The reader)
Le Liseur (The reader) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Odilon Redon. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Rosenwald Collection.
About this work
Overview
Le Liseur (The Reader) is a lithograph created by Odilon Redon in 1892.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene scene of a woman reading by a window, lost in thought. The soft, dreamy quality of the image emphasizes the intimacy of the moment.
Technique & Style
Redon's use of lithography achieves a drawing-like effect, with gentle lines and subtle shading. The image's soft focus and pale tones create a sense of quiet contemplation.
Artist & collection
Artist
Born Bertrand-Jean Redon on 20 April 1840 in Bordeaux, the artist adopted the name Odilon from his mother, Marie-Odile.
Copy of Student at a Table by Candelight
Evening at the Window
Abraham Francen
Saint Jerome, 2nd plate
St. Jerome in a Dark Chamber
Choirmaster (Le maitre de chapelle)
Student at a Table by Candlelight
Abraham Francen
Saint Jerome in a Dark Chamber
The Holy Family in an Interior
Meditation (La meditation)
The Reader (Le liseur)