Untitled
1907
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1907
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1907 oil by Odilon Redon, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows two figures walking through a dim forest at dusk. One wears a long, flowing white cloak with wings, while the other has a pink headscarf and a red dress. The sky glows orange behind the trees, and the brushstrokes are thick and rough, blending colors unevenly. The winged figure looks like an angel, but the painting feels more dreamlike than religious. The artist used bold, messy strokes—some colors almost look scraped on. Next, check out impasto, the technique of laying paint thickly so it stands out.
