Roger Marx
1904
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1904
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Roger Marx is a 1904 by Odilon Redon, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
You see a man’s face in profile, drawn with thin, careful lines. His nose hooks slightly, his eye looks sharp, his beard is soft and full. Redon made this print for a small circle—only a few copies exist. The man is Roger Marx, a critic who helped people notice Redon’s strange, dreamy art. The quiet lines feel like a private hello between friends. If you like how Redon turns a simple face into something personal, look up Odilon Redon (French, 1840–1916).
