Melancholy (c. 1868)

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Our exhibit is delighted to present “Melancholy,” a captivating drawing by Odilon Redon from around 1868. This intricate piece offers a glimpse into the early artistic expressions of Redon, who would later be celebrated as a pioneer of the Symbolist movement.In “Melancholy,” the viewer encounters a poignant scene: a lone female figure, embodying a deep, introspective sadness. Her pose is one of contemplation or sorrow, cradling her head in one hand, suggesting a moment of emotional struggle or deep thought. The surrounding landscape contributes to the mood of the artwork, with sketchy, almost ethereal forms that seem to echo the subject's state of mind. The rocks and swirling lines perhaps signify the chaotic intrusion of the external world upon her internal state.Redon’s use of light pencil strokes adds a gentle touch, making the emotional weight of the piece felt all the more deeply. Each line and shading works cohesively to draw the observer into the woman's introspective experience. His mastery in blending the figure with her environment makes this work an exemplary piece demonstrating how physical surroundings can reflect and enhance human emotions.This drawing is not only an exploration of human feelings but also showcases Redon’s unique ability to capture the intangible—drawing viewers into a reflective dialogue with the art.

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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.