The Chariot of Apollo
Odilon Redon
key Notes:
Symbolic luminosity, Mythological imagery
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Dimensions:
26 x 32 in. (66 x 81.3 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:
"The Chariot of Apollo," created by Odilon Redon in 1916, reflects the artist's fascination with mythological themes and the interplay of light and color. This work is part of Redon's later oeuvre, characterized by a more vibrant palette and a focus on symbolic imagery, although specific details regarding its commission or exhibition history remain unknown.
Description of the work:
"The Chariot of Apollo" by Odilon Redon, created in 1916, features a vibrant palette dominated by warm yellows and deep blues, evoking a celestial atmosphere. The composition is characterized by a dynamic arrangement of figures and forms, with Apollo depicted in a radiant chariot, surrounded by ethereal elements that suggest movement and transcendence.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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