{"product_id":"portrait-of-pierre-bonnard-odilon-redon","title":"Portrait of Pierre Bonnard - Odilon Redon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sensitive lithographic portrait of the painter Pierre Bonnard, rendered in profile by the French Symbolist artist Odilon Redon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Odilon Redon captures the likeness of the painter Pierre Bonnard in profile. Redon, a figure associated with the Symbolist movement, is often recognised for his dreamlike, monochromatic works, yet this portrait demonstrates his ability to render a realistic subject with sensitivity and restraint. The composition focuses entirely on the head of the sitter, set against a plain, unadorned background. This choice directs the viewer's attention to the subtle modelling of the facial features and the texture of the hair and beard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedon employs a soft, atmospheric application of lithographic crayon. The marks are layered to create depth, particularly around the eye and the shadow cast by the nose. The edges of the form are not sharply defined, allowing the image to emerge gently from the paper. This technique provides a sense of quietude and introspection, characteristic of Redon's approach to portraiture. Unlike his more fantastical subjects, this work remains grounded in observation, providing a clear record of the artist's contemporary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePierre Bonnard, a member of the Nabis group, shared an interest in the expressive potential of colour and form with Redon. This portrait serves as a record of their professional acquaintance within the Parisian art circles of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The print reflects the technical mastery Redon achieved in the medium of lithography, which he referred to as his 'noirs'. By manipulating the greasy crayon on the stone, he achieved a range of grey tones that mimic the softness of charcoal or chalk. The result is a portrait that feels both immediate and timeless, capturing the essence of the sitter through a delicate balance of light and shadow.\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=\"\/sv\/products\/arbeider-bij-een-vuur-richard-nicolaus-roland-holst\" 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;\"\u003eArbeider bij een vuur - Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst — Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/henri-rochefort-eugene-carriere\" 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;\"\u003eHenri Rochefort - Eugène Carrière — Eugène Carrière\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":58824432091471,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58824462270799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58824462303567,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58824462336335,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58824462369103,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58824462401871,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58824462434639,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58824462467407,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58824462500175,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58824462532943,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58824462565711,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58824462598479,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Pierre-Bonnard_Poster_CompositorV1_1789863376112.jpg?v=1789863892","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/portrait-of-pierre-bonnard-odilon-redon","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}