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L'apparition, by Odilon Redon, unspecified, 1888

L'apparition

Odilon Redon

1888

unspecified

From the collection of Kröller-Müller Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

L'apparition is a 1888 unspecified by Odilon Redon, a Symbolism work, held at Kröller-Müller Museum.

Who painted this?
Odilon Redon
When & what style?
1888 · Symbolism
Where can I see it?
Kröller-Müller Museum

About this work

This painting features a blue figure on the right side, facing left, with a halo of light around its head. The figure is depicted in a simple, outline style, with minimal detail. On the left side of the painting, there is a yellow, ghostly figure with a halo of light around its head. The background of the painting is a muted green color. The two figures are positioned in a way that suggests a sense of interaction or connection between them. The use of halos around their heads adds a sense of mysticism or spirituality to the painting. The artist who created this painting is Odilon Redon.

About the artist

Portrait of Odilon Redon
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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