Artwork
The Dog
The Dog is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Odilon Redon. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:center left in plate: ODI. R / (12 line inscription); lower left in graphite: M.163; lower right verso in graphite: x40x
About this work
Overview
The Dog is a lithograph created by Odilon Redon in 1896, characterized by a predominantly brown and black color palette.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a dog with its head lowered, as if sniffing, conveying a sense of movement through its posture despite being a static image.
Technique & Style
Redon employed lithography, drawing on a stone plate with specialized ink, to achieve the piece's dark, shaded tones and lighter accents on the dog's body against a light tan background.
History & Provenance
Created in 1896, specific provenance details are not provided.
Context
The Dog reflects Redon's exploration of everyday subjects through lithography, a medium he frequently used during this period.
Legacy
The work is associated with Redon's broader oeuvre, suggesting viewers interested in this piece may also appreciate his other lithographic works.
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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.
