Ari (1898)

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"Ari" is a poignant example of Odilon Redon’s mastery in lithography, depicting a young boy through a tender and introspective portrayal. Created in 1898, this work features two images of the same child — one a full face portrait and the other a profile view — showcasing Redon's skill in capturing the subtleties of human expression and form.The artwork exudes a sense of quiet contemplation, with the child's gaze seeming introspective and slightly wary. The soft, sketch-like quality of the lithography enhances the ethereal and almost dreamlike atmosphere that Redon is renowned for. In true Redon fashion, the background remains minimalistic, directing the viewer’s focus purely on the delicate features and the psychological depth of the young subject.Redon's work often transcends the visible, and "Ari" is no exception. It invites viewers to delve beyond the surface and explore the introspective state conveyed by the child’s expression. This piece not only highlights Redon's unique ability to translate the complexities of the soul onto paper but also reflects his ongoing exploration of the human condition through 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.