{"product_id":"christ-odilon-redon","title":"Christ - Odilon Redon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA haunting 1887 lithograph by Odilon Redon, capturing a meditative and atmospheric portrait of Christ through masterful use of light and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Odilon Redon presents a haunting, introspective study of the head of Christ. Created in 1887, the work exemplifies the artist's mastery of the 'noirs', a term he used to describe his extensive body of charcoal drawings and lithographic prints. Redon focuses on the psychological weight of the subject, using deep shadows and high-contrast modelling to isolate the face against a dark, atmospheric background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crown of thorns is rendered with sharp, jagged strokes that contrast with the soft, ethereal shading of the face. Redon avoids traditional religious iconography in favour of a more subjective, dreamlike interpretation. The eyes are large and expressive, conveying a sense of sorrow and internal reflection rather than physical suffering. By manipulating the texture of the lithographic stone, Redon achieves a velvety depth that absorbs light, creating a sense of mystery typical of the Symbolist movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedon was a central figure in the late nineteenth-century French art scene, moving away from the objective observation of the Impressionists to explore the realm of the imagination and the subconscious. This print demonstrates his ability to transform a familiar religious subject into a personal, evocative image. The composition is tight, focusing entirely on the facial features to draw the viewer into a direct, quiet encounter with the figure. The subtle variations in tone, from the deepest blacks to the pale highlights on the brow and cheek, demonstrate his technical precision. This piece remains a primary example of his graphic work, where the medium of lithography allows for a range of tonal values that mimic the fluidity of charcoal. It is a quiet, meditative work that invites close inspection of its layered, shadowy surfaces.\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\/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=\"\/products\/youth-reading-ernst-barlach\" 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;\"\u003eYouth Reading by Ernst Barlach\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/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 artwork →\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":59474450907471,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59474471158095,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59474471190863,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59474471223631,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59474471256399,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59474471289167,"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":59474471321935,"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":59474471354703,"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":59474471387471,"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":59474471420239,"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":59474471453007,"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":59474471485775,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Christ_Poster_CompositorV1_1794396310301.jpg?v=1794440966","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/christ-odilon-redon","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}