Parsifal (1892)

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Odilon Redon's captivating lithograph, "Parsifal," made in 1892, is a stirring depiction echoing themes from the famous Arthurian legend. The artwork portrays the enigmatic and solemn figure of Parsifal, a knight renowned in medieval tales for his quest for the Holy Grail.In this striking piece, Redon employs his unique style to dive deep into the mystical and symbolic aspects of the Parsifal story. The figure is rendered with a soft yet intense gaze that appears to transcend the physical realm, suggesting his spiritual and chivalrous pursuits. Parsifal is shown wearing a helmet, subtly detailed, which along with his garment reflects a medieval aura. His right hand gently holds a spear, reinforcing his identity as a knight, yet the emphasis on his face invites viewers to contemplate his inner life and trials rather than his martial aspects.Redon's masterful use of shadow and light enhances the ethereal quality of the work, making "Parsifal" not just a portrait of a character, but a reflection on themes of redemption, purity, and the quest for meaning.

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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.