Apollo's Chariot by Odilon Redon

Apollo's Chariot 

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abstract painting

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animal

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impressionist painting style

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impressionist landscape

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possibly oil pastel

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fluid art

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roman-mythology

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acrylic on canvas

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underpainting

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horse

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mythology

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painting painterly

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watercolour illustration

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watercolor

Odilon Redon's "Apollo's Chariot" is a captivating depiction of a mythical scene. The artwork is rendered in a dreamy, almost ethereal style, with a soft focus and use of pastel hues. The central figure is a chariot drawn by two horses, one of which seems to be rearing up in defiance. The use of light and shadow adds to the mystery and drama, creating an evocative image. The work is reminiscent of the symbolist movement and reflects Redon’s interest in the mystical and the imaginative.

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