{"product_id":"frontispiece-for-la-maison-hantee-odilon-redon","title":"Frontispiece for La Maison Hantée - Odilon Redon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA minimalist 1896 lithographic frontispiece by Symbolist artist Odilon Redon, featuring an enigmatic celestial emblem for the story La Maison Hantée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis lithographic frontispiece by Odilon Redon was created in 1896 for the French translation of Edward Bulwer-Lytton's ghost story, La Maison Hantée. Redon, a central figure in the Symbolist movement, often explored themes of the subconscious, dreams, and the macabre through his graphic works. Unlike his more dense, charcoal-like lithographs, this piece is sparse and restrained, allowing the negative space of the paper to define the composition.\n\nThe design features a central, enigmatic emblem: a crescent moon cradling a sun, which emits rays of light. Below this celestial pairing, a serpentine form descends, adding a touch of the uncanny that is characteristic of Redon's visual language. The typography is integrated with precision, maintaining a balance between the literary content and the visual symbol. The work demonstrates Redon's ability to distil complex, atmospheric narratives into a single, evocative icon.\n\nAs a frontispiece, the image serves as an introduction to the text, setting a tone of mystery and psychological depth. The subtle foxing and texture of the paper are preserved in this museum-grade print, reflecting the historical nature of the original publication. Redon's work in the late nineteenth century bridged the gap between traditional illustration and the more abstract, conceptual approaches that would influence later generations of artists. This print offers a glimpse into the intersection of literature and visual art during the Symbolist period, where the artist sought to represent the unseen rather than the observable world.\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\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" 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;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/la-belle-jardiniere-septembre-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 Jardinière - Septembre - Eugène Grasset — Eugène Grasset\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":58175868076367,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58176047612239,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58176047645007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58176047677775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58176047710543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58176047743311,"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":58176047776079,"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":58176047808847,"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":58176047841615,"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":58176047874383,"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":58176047907151,"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":58176047939919,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Frontispiece-for-La-Maison-Hant-e_Poster_CompositorV1_1783364764742.jpg?v=1783599300","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/frontispiece-for-la-maison-hantee-odilon-redon","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}