Pierre Bonnard

1900

Odilon Redon

Associated Names
Odilon Redon

Artist, French, 1840 - 1916

The image displays the head and partial neck of a person in a left-facing profile view. The individual has a noticeable facial profile with a prominent nose, beard covering the chin and part of the jawline, and neatly styled hair swept back from the forehead. The sketch does not include elaborate clothing or accessories, concentrating on the facial and hair characteristics. The background is plain, without specific details, directing attention to the profile. There are no visible jewelry or objects in the portrait. The style seems to be a drawing or sketch, emphasizing contour and shading.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Virginia and Ira Jackson, Houston, (stamp, VIJ in square, Lugt undescribed); gift to NGA, 2006.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1913

  • Mellerio, Andre. Odilon Redon. Paris: Societe pour l'Etude de la Gravure Francais, 1913. Reprint. New York: Da Capo Press, 1968.

Inscriptions

lower right in stone: OR.

Wikidata ID

Q75420334

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