{"product_id":"and-the-angel-took-the-censer-odilon-redon-1","title":"And the angel took the censer - Odilon Redon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hauntingly beautiful lithograph by French Symbolist Odilon Redon, depicting an angel with a censer through delicate line work and atmospheric shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Odilon Redon, titled 'And the angel took the censer', belongs to the artist's later period, where his focus shifted toward ethereal and dreamlike subjects. Redon, a central figure in the Symbolist movement, often explored themes derived from literature, mythology, and the subconscious. This specific work draws inspiration from the Book of Revelation, capturing a moment of quiet, spiritual intensity.\n\nThe composition is defined by the contrast between the solid, dark mass on the left and the delicate, luminous figure of the angel. Redon employs his characteristic mastery of lithographic tone, using soft, velvety blacks to suggest shadow and mystery, while leaving the paper surface to convey light. The angel, rendered with fine, sparse lines, holds a censer, the smoke of which seems to merge with the surrounding darkness. This interplay of light and shadow creates a sense of suspension, as if the scene exists outside of conventional time or space.\n\nRedon's approach to printmaking was highly experimental. He utilised the texture of the lithographic stone to achieve subtle gradations that mimic the quality of charcoal drawings. By avoiding rigid outlines, he allows the figure to emerge gradually from the background, inviting the viewer to engage with the ambiguity of the image. The work reflects the artist's interest in the unseen, focusing on the psychological and spiritual resonance of the subject rather than a literal depiction of a biblical narrative. This print offers a glimpse into the quiet, introspective world that defined Redon's contribution to late nineteenth-century French art.\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=\"\/products\/la-belle-jardiniere-june-eugene-grasset\" 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;\"\u003eLa Belle Jardiniere – June - Eugène Grasset — Eugène Grasset\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/on-the-waves-of-love-edvard-munch\" 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;\"\u003eOn the Waves of Love - Edvard Munch — Edvard Munch\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":57891225829711,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57891227074895,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57891227107663,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57891227140431,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57891227173199,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/And-the-angel-took-the-censer_Poster_CompositorV1_1781056926011.jpg?v=1781141176","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/and-the-angel-took-the-censer-odilon-redon-1","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}