{"product_id":"head-framed-by-black-hair-odilon-redon","title":"Head Framed by Black Hair - Odilon Redon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA haunting lithograph by Symbolist artist Odilon Redon, featuring a stark portrait defined by deep shadows and an enigmatic, wide-eyed gaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Odilon Redon captures the artist's preoccupation with the psychological and the dreamlike. Redon, a central figure in the Symbolist movement, often moved away from the objective observation of the natural world, preferring to explore the internal states of the human psyche. In this work, the subject is presented with a stark, haunting quality. The heavy, dark mass of hair acts as a frame, isolating the face and drawing attention to the wide, staring eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedon utilised the medium of lithography to achieve a range of tonal values, from the deepest blacks to the softest greys. The texture of the charcoal-like marks creates a sense of ambiguity, where the figure appears to emerge from a void. The lines are deliberate, conveying a sense of unease and introspection. Unlike his contemporaries who focused on light and colour, Redon focused on the expressive potential of shadow and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print demonstrates his technical mastery over the lithographic stone, allowing for a velvety depth that defines his black and white works. The composition is minimal, stripping away background details to focus entirely on the facial expression. The gaze of the subject is fixed, yet distant, suggesting a preoccupation with internal visions rather than the physical environment. This piece is representative of Redon's 'noirs', a series of works that defined his early career and established his reputation for exploring the mysterious and the subconscious. The lack of specific context or narrative allows the viewer to project their own interpretations onto the subject, maintaining the enigmatic quality that characterises much of his output.\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\/roger-marx-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;\"\u003eRoger Marx - Eugène Carrière — Eugène Carrière\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-kiss-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;\"\u003eThe Kiss - 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":58841866961231,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58841927057743,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58841927090511,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58841927123279,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58841927156047,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Head-Framed-by-Black-Hair_Poster_CompositorV1_1789999656120.jpg?v=1790000506","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/head-framed-by-black-hair-odilon-redon","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}