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Le bain de Vénus (El baño de Venus), by Odilon Redon, oil, 1900

Le bain de Vénus (El baño de Venus)

Odilon Redon

1900

oil

panel

From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

Dominant colour

Overview

Le bain de Vénus (El baño de Venus) is a 1900 oil by Odilon Redon, held at National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

Who painted this?
Odilon Redon
When & what style?
1900
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

About this work

This painting shows a woman in a flowing dress, standing in a lush garden. She's wearing a white top and a long, dark skirt, with her arms outstretched to the sides. The background is a mix of greens, blues, and yellows, with some darker shapes that might be trees or bushes. The woman seems to be surrounded by flowers, and there's a sense of movement in the painting, like she's dancing or twirling. The colors are soft and muted, but there's a lot of texture and detail in the brushstrokes. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of 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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