A Madman in a Dismal Landscape (1885)
Odilon Redon1885 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1916)
Specifications
- Year
- 1885
- Nationality / school
- French
- Lifespan
- 1840–1916
About the artwork
"A Madman in a Dismal Landscape" (1885) is a work by Odilon Redon. The catalogue places it in Illustration. The format is portrait. Background on Illustration: The late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries are often described as a golden age of book and magazine illustration. Illustration serves a text or a story, a tradition that runs from decorated medieval manuscripts to printed book plates, magazines, and posters. About the period around 1885: The later nineteenth century is the era of Impressionism, whose first group exhibition was held in Paris in 1874, followed by Post-Impressionism, Symbolism, and the Arts and Crafts movement. Japanese prints reached Europe in large numbers and influenced many artists, while photography changed what painting needed to do.
"A Madman in a Dismal Landscape" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
French, 1840–1916
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