{"product_id":"the-breadth-and-flatness-of-the-frontal-bone-odilon-redon","title":"The Breadth and Flatness of the Frontal Bone - Odilon Redon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA haunting lithograph by Symbolist artist Odilon Redon, featuring a profile study from his 1883 series, Les Origines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph, titled 'La largeur et l'aplatissement de l'os frontal', belongs to the series 'Les Origines', published in 1883. Odilon Redon, a central figure in the Symbolist movement, often explored the boundaries between the physical world and the realm of dreams or scientific curiosity. This work reflects his interest in the intersection of biology and the imagination, a theme that occupied much of his early career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image presents a profile view of a human head, enclosed within a delicate oval frame. Redon employs his signature charcoal-like lithographic technique to create soft, atmospheric transitions between light and shadow. The subject's features are rendered with a sense of detachment, focusing on the anatomical structure of the forehead. The title itself suggests a pseudo-scientific observation, typical of Redon's penchant for pairing enigmatic imagery with clinical or descriptive language. By isolating the head in this manner, the artist invites the viewer to consider the form as an object of study rather than a traditional portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedon's work in lithography allowed him to achieve a range of blacks and greys that define his aesthetic. The texture of the paper remains visible, contributing to the ethereal quality of the print. The composition is minimal, stripping away background detail to ensure the viewer's attention remains fixed on the subject's profile. This print demonstrates Redon's ability to imbue simple forms with a sense of mystery. It is a characteristic example of his 'noirs', the series of lithographs and charcoal drawings that established his reputation. The work remains a compelling study of form, light, and the psychological weight of the human visage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/head-of-a-woman-with-peonies-edmond-francois-aman-jean\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eHead of a Woman with Peonies by Edmond François Aman-Jean\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/meditation-eugene-carriere\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMeditation by Eugène Carrière\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/odilon-redon\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eOdilon Redon prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Odilon Redon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59474670584143,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59474677760335,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59474677793103,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59474677825871,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59474677858639,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59474677891407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59474677924175,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59474677956943,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59474677989711,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59474678022479,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59474678055247,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59474678088015,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Breadth-and-Flatness-of-the-Frontal-Bone_Poster_CompositorV1_1794400031111.jpg?v=1794442466","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/products\/the-breadth-and-flatness-of-the-frontal-bone-odilon-redon","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}