{"product_id":"oannes-odilon-redon","title":"Oannes - Odilon Redon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dreamlike, Symbolist depiction of the ancient deity Oannes, rendered in soft, atmospheric tones and ethereal brushwork by Odilon Redon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOdilon Redon, a central figure in the Symbolist movement, produced this work during a period when his focus shifted from the stark monochrome of his earlier lithographs toward a more luminous, colour-saturated palette. Oannes, the ancient Babylonian deity often depicted as a fish-man, appears here in a dreamlike, ethereal state. Redon avoids a literal or historical representation, choosing instead to evoke the mythic quality of the figure through soft, atmospheric brushwork and a hazy, indeterminate space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure of Oannes is positioned to the left, emerging from a dark, textured mass that suggests aquatic or primordial origins. His profile is rendered with a delicate, almost ghostly quality, while the surrounding space dissolves into a wash of muted purples, greys, and ochres. Small, floating forms, reminiscent of sea life or celestial bodies, drift across the right side of the composition. These elements contribute to the sense of mystery that defines Redon's later output, where the boundaries between the physical world and the subconscious realm become porous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedon's technique in this piece relies on the layering of thin glazes and dry, scumbled paint to create a sense of depth that feels psychological rather than spatial. The light does not emanate from a single source but seems to glow from within the pigment itself. By choosing a subject rooted in ancient mythology, Redon explores themes of transformation and the origins of consciousness. The work invites contemplation, offering a visual experience that prioritises mood and internal resonance over narrative clarity. It is a characteristic example of the artist's ability to translate literary and mythological concepts into a purely visual language of suggestion and ambiguity.\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\/fir-trees-arnold-bocklin\" 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;\"\u003eFir Trees - Arnold Böcklin — Arnold Böcklin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/homem-do-mar-leca-antonio-carneiro\" 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;\"\u003eHomem do Mar (Leça) - António Carneiro — António Carneiro\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":58869139538255,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58869151105359,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58869151138127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58869151170895,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58869151203663,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Oannes_Poster_CompositorV1_1790186293522.jpg?v=1790187307","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/oannes-odilon-redon","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}