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Vase de fleurs, by Odilon Redon, oil, 1915

Vase de fleurs

Odilon Redon

1915

oil

canvas

From the collection of Art Gallery of Ontario

Dominant colour

Overview

Vase de fleurs is a 1915 oil by Odilon Redon, a Symbolism work, held at Art Gallery of Ontario.

Who painted this?
Odilon Redon
When & what style?
1915 · Symbolism
Where can I see it?
Art Gallery of Ontario

About this work

This painting depicts a beautiful bouquet of flowers in a vase. The flowers are white and pink, with some having dark centers. The vase is white with a decorative pattern and has a handle on one side. The flowers are arranged in a loose, organic way, with some stems crossing over others. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up 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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