Light
1893
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
About the artist
Artist
Odilon Redon
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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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Light is a 1893 by Odilon Redon, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting, titled "Light," features a dark room with a large arched window. The window is the focal point, with light pouring in from the outside. In the foreground, two figures are silhouetted against the bright light, their features indistinct. The overall effect is one of contrast between light and dark. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. The dark shadows in the room are offset by the bright light from the window, drawing the viewer's eye to the center of the composition. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Odilon Redon.
Redon originally named this print "Pensive Head."
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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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