{"product_id":"portrait-of-marie-botkine-odilon-redon","title":"Portrait of Marie Botkine - Odilon Redon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate pastel portrait by French Symbolist Odilon Redon, capturing Marie Botkine in a soft, luminous style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait of Marie Botkine demonstrates the mastery of pastel that defined the later career of Odilon Redon. Moving away from his earlier, darker charcoal works, Redon adopted a luminous palette in his later years. The subject is rendered with a soft, ethereal quality, where the boundaries between the figure and the background dissolve into a hazy, golden atmosphere. The focus remains on the delicate features of the sitter, whose gaze is directed away from the viewer, suggesting a contemplative or internal state of mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedon uses the texture of the pastel to create a sense of depth and softness. The dark, heavy textures of the hat and coat contrast with the pale, glowing skin tones of the face. This technique allows the light to appear as if it emanates from within the paper itself. The composition is intimate, focusing on the head and shoulders, which draws attention to the subtle expressions and the play of light across the facial planes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a central figure in the Symbolist movement, Redon sought to represent ideas and emotions rather than objective reality. This portrait reflects that approach, prioritising the mood and the psychological presence of the sitter over a strictly realistic depiction. The work captures a moment of quiet stillness, typical of Redon's portraiture from the turn of the century. The application of colour is restrained, relying on tonal shifts to build form and volume. This print preserves the granular texture of the original pastel, allowing the viewer to appreciate the artist's delicate handling of the medium. It is a fine example of how Redon transformed the portrait genre into a vehicle for personal expression and atmospheric exploration, moving beyond the conventions of his time.\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\/portrait-of-nadezhda-staniukovich-victor-borisov-musatov\" 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;\"\u003ePortrait of Nadezhda Staniukovich - Victor Borisov-Musatov — Victor Borisov-Musatov\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/washing-of-feet-jacek-malczewski\" 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;\"\u003eWashing of Feet - Jacek Malczewski — Jacek Malczewski\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Odilon Redon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59112992899407,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59113008628047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59113008660815,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Marie-Botkine_Poster_CompositorV1_1791917441243.jpg?v=1791917726","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/portrait-of-marie-botkine-odilon-redon","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}