The artwork “Bouquet of Flowers” by Odilon Redon dates back to circa 1910. It is a creation on paper using charcoal, which falls under the flower painting genre. Although Redon is often associated with Symbolism, this particular piece has been mistakenly classified within the Realism movement. The piece is privately owned and is not on public display.
The artwork presents a vase filled with an arrangement of vibrant flowers. Redon’s characteristic use of vivid color emerges amidst the charcoal lines, drawing attention to the central bouquet which bursts with red tones, likely representing poppies or similar blossoms, accented by blue and white flowers that add diversity and visual interest. With delicate strokes and subtle shading, Redon achieves a sense of volume in the vase and a textural contrast between the bouquet and the background. The background itself is muted, allowing the bold colors and the organic shapes of the flowers to stand at the forefront. Despite being primarily known for his more dreamlike and fantastical works, Odilon Redon showcases his ability to capture the simple beauty of flowers with a touch of his unique interpretative style.
