{"product_id":"quasimodo-odilon-redon","title":"Quasimodo - Odilon Redon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA haunting charcoal study by Symbolist artist Odilon Redon, capturing the melancholic figure of Quasimodo emerging from deep, atmospheric shadows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOdilon Redon, a central figure in the Symbolist movement, produced this evocative charcoal drawing during a period when he focused heavily on the interplay between shadow and light. The work depicts the literary figure Quasimodo, the bell-ringer from Victor Hugo's novel, emerging from a dense, atmospheric darkness. Redon was known for his 'noirs', a series of lithographs and charcoal drawings that explored the subconscious, dreams, and the macabre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is defined by the stark contrast between the deep, velvety blacks of the background and the pale, modelled forms of the figures. The light source is ambiguous, casting a ghostly illumination upon the face of the protagonist, which is rendered with a sense of melancholy and physical distortion. Redon avoids clear outlines, preferring instead to build form through the subtle smudging and layering of charcoal dust. This technique creates a soft, ethereal quality that aligns with his interest in the internal world of the imagination rather than the objective reality of the external world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy focusing on the expressive potential of the medium, Redon captures the psychological weight of the character. The figure appears to be caught in a moment of quiet contemplation or sorrow, set against a void that suggests the isolation of the cathedral towers. This piece demonstrates the artist's ability to imbue a simple monochromatic surface with a sense of mystery and emotional gravity. It is a prime example of his mastery over tone, where the absence of colour allows the viewer to focus entirely on the texture of the shadows and the haunting presence of the subject.\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\/lisabetta-with-the-head-of-lorenzo-james-mcardell\" 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;\"\u003eLisabetta with the Head of Lorenzo - James McArdell — James MacArdell\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-of-the-painter-jan-toorop-jan-toorop\" 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;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait of the Painter Jan Toorop - Jan Toorop — Jan Toorop\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":59112098758991,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59112182088015,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59112182120783,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59112182153551,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59112182186319,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59112182219087,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59112182251855,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59112182284623,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59112182317391,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59112182350159,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59112182382927,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59112182415695,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Quasimodo_Poster_CompositorV1_1791952976954.jpg?v=1791953035","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/quasimodo-odilon-redon","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}