{"product_id":"hoofd-van-kind-odilon-redon","title":"Hoofd van kind - Odilon Redon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate lithograph by Symbolist artist Odilon Redon, featuring a child's head emerging from a deep, atmospheric shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Odilon Redon presents a singular, ethereal vision. The artist, a figure associated with the Symbolist movement, often explored the boundaries between the conscious mind and the dream state. In this work, the subject is a child's head, emerging from a dense, atmospheric darkness. Redon employs the medium of lithography to achieve a range of tonal values, moving from the stark white of the paper to deep, velvety blacks.\n\nThe composition is unconventional, as the figure occupies only a small portion of the total sheet. This choice directs the viewer's attention to the delicate features of the child, which appear almost spectral against the surrounding void. The shading is soft, creating a sense of mystery and introspection. Redon was known for his 'noirs', a series of charcoal drawings and lithographs that prioritised internal experience over external reality. This piece aligns with that practice, as it avoids narrative clarity in favour of a suggestive, quiet mood.\n\nThe technical execution demonstrates Redon's mastery of light and shadow. By leaving much of the paper blank, he creates a stark contrast that makes the central image appear to float. The child's expression is neutral, yet the surrounding darkness imbues the work with a sense of gravity. This print is an example of the artist's ability to transform simple subjects into objects of contemplation. It invites the viewer to look beyond the surface and engage with the suggestive power of the image. The work is a fine example of late nineteenth-century French printmaking, where the focus shifted toward the subjective and the psychological.\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\/attraction-i-edvard-munch-1\" 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;\"\u003eAttraction I - Edvard Munch — Edvard Munch\u003c\/a\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Odilon Redon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57905857397071,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57905861001551,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57905861034319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57905861067087,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57905861099855,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Hoofd-van-kind_Poster_CompositorV1_1781309169553.jpg?v=1781320854","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/hoofd-van-kind-odilon-redon","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}