The beasts of the sea, round like leather bottles (plate 22)
Odilon Redon (1840 – 1916)
Explore the enigmatic world of Odilon Redon (1840-1916), a French Symbolist known for his haunting ‘noirs,’ dreamlike visions, and influence on Surrealism.
About this artwork
- Title: The beasts of the sea, round like leather bottles (plate 22)
- Artist: Odilon Redon
- Year: 1896
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Creative period: Late Medieval
- Corpus context: dark romanticism , symbolist imagery
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Keywords: intricate prints , symbolist art , symbolic imagery
- Color hue: Yellow-Green Range

