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Le centaure et le dragon, by Odilon Redon, unspecified, 1888

Le centaure et le dragon

Odilon Redon

1888

unspecified

From the collection of Kröller-Müller Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Le centaure et le dragon is a 1888 unspecified by Odilon Redon, held at Kröller-Müller Museum.

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

About this work

This painting is a mysterious scene with a dark, shadowy figure in the center. The figure appears to be a person, possibly a woman, with her head tilted back and her arms raised above her head. She is surrounded by a halo of light, which contrasts with the dark, muted colors of the rest of the painting. The background of the painting is a deep, rich brown, which adds to the overall sense of mystery and intrigue. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, giving the painting a sense of energy and movement. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, 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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