Artwork
Roger Marx
Roger Marx is an ink print by Odilon Redon. It dates from 1904 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower right in image: -1904-; by later hand in graphite, lower left: 308; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: BASS -HV_ 11/64 78/181
About this work
Overview
This 1904 lithograph by Odilon Redon is titled 'Roger Marx'. It is a print in black on Japan paper, featuring a simple yet expressive portrait.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man's profile, with his head slightly bowed, emphasizing his distinctive bald head and long beard. The subject is rendered in a straightforward manner, with the artist's focus on capturing the essence of the individual.
Technique & Style
Redon's technique is characterized by loose, rapid lines that give the impression of a quick sketch. The empty background and limited color palette, restricted to black and white, serve to heighten the focus on the subject's face and beard.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Odilon Redon (born Bertrand Redon; French: ; 20 April 1840 – 6 July 1916) was a French Symbolist draftsman, printmaker, and painter.
