Decoration 1907

Odilon Redon made this 'Decoration' painting, we don’t know when or with what, but the paint application looks pretty intuitive. The colors are subdued but glow-y, like a faded tapestry, you know? It’s got that turn-of-the-century vibe, like a dream you can almost grasp. Look closely, and you can see how Redon layered the paint. It’s thin in some areas, letting the canvas breathe, and thicker in others, creating texture. The way he uses dabs of color, almost like tiny jewels, gives it a shimmering quality. There's one little spot near the center where the paint is built up, forming this almost abstract floral shape. It’s like a secret garden blooming right there on the canvas, totally resonating with Redon's thing of embracing the weird and ambiguous. You know, looking at this, I can’t help but think of Gustav Klimt, who also went in for all that intricate detailing and symbolic ornamentation. Art is just one big conversation, isn’t it?