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Trees in the Blue Sky, by Odilon Redon, oil, 1892

Trees in the Blue Sky

Odilon Redon

1892

oil

paperboard

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Trees in the Blue Sky is a 1892 oil by Odilon Redon, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting Tree, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Odilon Redon
When & what style?
1892 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with trees in the foreground and a blue sky above. The trees are tall and slender, with branches that stretch up towards the sky. The artist has used pencil to create the image, with gentle lines and shading that give the trees a sense of depth and texture. The painting has a peaceful, serene quality to it, with the blue sky and green trees evoking a sense of calm and tranquility. The artist's use of pencil creates a soft, delicate effect that adds to the overall sense of serenity. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy the work of artist 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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