Still life
odilonredon
Yale University Art Gallery (Yale University), New Haven, CT, US
photography
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still-life
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table
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natural tone
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possibly oil pastel
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photography
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oil painting
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acrylic on canvas
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fruit
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underpainting
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plant
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painting painterly
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animal drawing portrait
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watercolour illustration
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white background
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watercolor
This still life painting by Odilon Redon depicts a single peach, a partially obscured plum, and a cluster of grapes against a muted purple background. The soft, painterly brushstrokes create a sense of atmospheric depth, highlighting the delicate textures of the fruit. Redon, known for his exploration of Symbolism and his fascination with the interplay of light and shadow, uses this still life to explore the beauty of everyday objects, imbuing them with a poetic sensibility. His work often blurs the line between reality and dream, inviting viewers to contemplate the hidden meanings within the mundane.
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