Who painted Title Plate?

Title Plate was painted by Odilon Redon in 1896.

Where can I see Title Plate?

Title Plate is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Title Plate?

Title Plate is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Title Plate

Odilon Redon , 1896

Title Plate is a print by the Impressionist artist Odilon Redon. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1966.413.1
Credit line: Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland

About this work

Overview

Title Plate is a print by Odilon Redon, created as part of a series inspired by a literary work.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a ghostly face with closed eyes and an open mouth, evoking a sense of mystery and the supernatural. The imagery is vague, bordering on abstraction, capturing the eerie tone of the novel that inspired it.

Technique & Style

Redon employed lithography, collaborating with printer Auguste Clot to achieve rich tonal variation. Techniques used include layering marks, scratching into the stone, and manipulating the lithographic crayon to create soft, blurred edges, reminiscent of sfumato.