{"product_id":"pepper-and-lemon-on-a-white-tablecloth-odilon-redon","title":"Pepper and Lemon on a White Tablecloth - Odilon Redon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA quiet, atmospheric still life by French Symbolist Odilon Redon, featuring a single pepper and lemon on a textured white cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOdilon Redon is primarily recognised for his dreamlike, monochromatic charcoal drawings and lithographs, yet his later career saw a shift toward colour and oil painting. This still life, depicting a single green pepper and a yellow lemon resting upon a white cloth, demonstrates his interest in the physical presence of objects. The composition is sparse, focusing the viewer's attention on the interplay between the two fruits and the textured surface of the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedon applies paint with a soft, almost atmospheric touch. The white tablecloth is not a flat, uniform surface but a field of subtle tonal variations, suggesting the weave of the fabric and the way light settles across it. The pepper, rendered in deep, saturated greens, provides a stark contrast to the bright, rounded form of the lemon. The background remains neutral, allowing the objects to occupy the space without the distraction of complex surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike his earlier, more enigmatic works that explored the subconscious, this painting reflects a period where Redon engaged directly with the traditions of still life. He avoids the rigid precision of academic painting, opting instead for a painterly approach that prioritises light and colour relationships. The red stripes on the cloth add a small, deliberate detail that anchors the composition, preventing the image from feeling entirely detached from reality. This work offers a quiet study of form and colour, showing the artist's ability to find interest in simple, everyday subjects. It is a clear example of how Redon transitioned from the dark, internal worlds of his early career to the luminous, observational studies of his final years.\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":58869112209743,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58869120598351,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58869120631119,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58869120663887,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58869120696655,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Pepper-and-Lemon-on-a-White-Tablecloth_Poster_CompositorV1_1790186219287.jpg?v=1790186555","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/pepper-and-lemon-on-a-white-tablecloth-odilon-redon","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}