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Paul Serusier, by Odilon Redon, ink, 1903

Paul Serusier

Odilon Redon

1903

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Paul Serusier is a 1903 ink by Odilon Redon, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Odilon Redon
When & what style?
1903
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a man's head in profile, facing right. His hair is long and dark, and he has a beard. The background is a light color. The man's hair is rendered in loose, expressive strokes, while his beard is more detailed. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation. This portrait is a lithograph by Odilon Redon, created in 1903. To learn more about the artist's use of lithography, explore the technique of lithography.

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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