Papillons et fleur by Odilon Redon

Printed on premium quality (230gsm) paper and features outstanding color and a high level of detail. This 12" x 18" art print is made in the USA and suitable for framing. The print includes a white border to allow for future matting and framing.

Odilon Redon (1840-1916) was a French artist known for his hauntingly beautiful paintings, prints, and drawings. Born in Bordeaux, France, Redon was the son of a prosperous wine merchant and was raised in a cultured environment that fostered his love of art. He began his artistic career as a young boy, studying drawing and painting with local artists. In 1864, he moved to Paris to continue his studies, where he became friends with artists such as Edgar Degas and Claude Monet. Redon's early work was heavily influenced by the Impressionists, but he soon developed his own unique style that blended elements of Symbolism, Surrealism, and Art Nouveau. Redon's artwork often featured dreamlike, fantastical imagery, and explored themes of death, nature, and the human psyche. He was particularly known for his use of vivid colors and bold, expressive lines, which gave his work a sense of mystery and otherworldliness. Some of his most famous pieces include "The Cypress Trees," "Ophelia Among the Flowers," and "The Black Cupid." Redon was also an accomplished printmaker, and his etchings and lithographs are considered some of the finest examples of their kind. Throughout his career, Redon received numerous accolades and exhibited his work widely throughout Europe and America. Today, his artwork continues to be celebrated for its originality and enduring beauty.