Artwork
Flowers: Poppies and Daisies
Flowers: Poppies and Daisies is an oil painting by the Aestheticist artist Odilon Redon. It dates from 1867 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- Accession no.
- 94240
- Credit line
- Bequest of Mrs. Clive Runnells
About this work
Overview
Flowers: Poppies and Daisies is an oil on cardboard painting created by Odilon Redon around 1867. It is a still life that showcases the artist's early experimentation with color and form.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a bouquet of flowers, including poppies and daisies, rendered in a straightforward manner. The simple representation of the flowers allows the viewer to focus on the artist's use of color and texture.
Technique & Style
The work demonstrates Redon's exploration of chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes contrasting light and dark values to create depth and visual interest. The painting's style is characterized by its everyday, unadorned representation of the flowers.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Art Institute of Chicago's collection. It is an early work by Redon, who later became known for his Symbolist paintings and his use of pastels and oils.
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Artist
Odilon Redon (born Bertrand Redon; French: ; 20 April 1840 – 6 July 1916) was a French Symbolist draftsman, printmaker, and painter.
