The artwork “Vase of Flowers” by artist Odilon Redon was created in the year 1908 and is categorized under the flower painting genre. While the mentioned art movement is Realism, it should be noted that Odilon Redon is more commonly associated with Symbolism and his works often display an inclination towards the dreamlike and the imaginative.
The artwork presents a still life composition that captures a vibrant arrangement of flowers within a stout vase. The bouquet showcases a variety of colors, including the yellow of a prominent flower that stands tall among its companions, as well as the deep blue and lighter shades of other floral entities. Touches of orange and pink can be discerned with the foliage providing contrast through its various shades of green. The vase itself is rendered in a warm, earthy orange tone that anchors the composition, while the background is a textured blend of soft colors that do not detract from the liveliness of the bouquet. Redon’s touch is delicate yet decisive, imbuing the scene with a gentle luminosity while maintaining the essence of a fleeting, natural beauty.
