Young Woman in Profile (1910)

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"Odilon Redon's 'Young Woman in Profile' (1910) captures the essence of serene introspection with its simplistic yet profound portrayal of a young woman. This masterpiece of pastel on paper is characterized by its soft, ethereal quality and subtle gradations of color that evoke a sense of quiet contemplation. The young woman, viewed in profile, appears calm and self-contained, her features rendered in gentle outlines and delicate shades of charcoal and green.The artist's use of light and shadow on her face and the muted background colors contribute to the painting's introspective mood. The woman's clothing is sketched with minimal detail, allowing the viewer to focus on the expression and the contours of her face. The simplicity of the composition, devoid of any elaborate detail, is a testament to Redon's ability to convey deep emotion through modest means.This evocative representation not only showcases Redon’s skill with pastels but also his unique ability to capture the complexities of human emotion.

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Odilon Redon was a French symbolist painter, printmaker, draughtsman and pastellist. Early in his career, both before and after fighting in the Franco-Prussian War, he worked almost exclusively in charcoal and lithography, works referred to as noirs. 

During the 1890s he began working in pastel and oils, which quickly became his favourite medium, abandoning his previous style of noirs completely after 1900. He also developed a keen interest in Hindu and Budhist religion and culture, which increasingly showed in his work.

He is perhaps best known today for the "dreamlike" paintings created in the first decade of the 20th century, which were heavily inspired by Japanese art and which, while continuing to take inspiration from nature, heavily flirted with abstraction. His work is considered a precursor to both Dadaism and Surrealism.