{"product_id":"i-saw-a-flash-of-light-large-and-pale-odilon-redon","title":"I Saw a Flash of Light, Large and Pale - Odilon Redon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA haunting lithograph by Symbolist artist Odilon Redon, featuring a mysterious, light-filled interior rendered in deep, velvety blacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph, titled 'Je vis une lueur large et pâle' (I Saw a Flash of Light, Large and Pale), is a plate from the 1896 portfolio 'La Tentation de Saint Antoine'. Odilon Redon, a central figure in the Symbolist movement, utilised the medium of lithography to explore the boundaries between reality and the subconscious. His mastery of the 'noirs'—the deep, velvety blacks achievable through lithographic crayon—is evident here, where shadow dominates the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image depicts a sparse, architectural interior. A staircase rises into the darkness on the right, while the left wall is illuminated by an ethereal, diffuse glow. This light source remains unseen, creating a sense of ambiguity and psychological tension. Redon avoids clear narrative markers, preferring to evoke a dreamlike state. The texture of the floorboards and the rough hatching on the walls demonstrate his technical precision, allowing the paper to retain its tactile quality beneath the dense layers of ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedon often drew inspiration from literature, particularly the works of Gustave Flaubert. This print captures the quiet, unsettling atmosphere of a vision. By focusing on the interplay of light and shadow, Redon invites the viewer to project their own interpretations onto the scene. The work avoids the literal, instead prioritising the emotional resonance of the space. It is a characteristic example of his ability to transform mundane subjects into something strange and evocative through the manipulation of tone and contrast.\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\/landschap-met-zeilschepen-op-het-water-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;\"\u003eLandschap met zeilschepen op het water - Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst — Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/reading-eugene-carriere-1\" 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;\"\u003eReading - Eugène Carrière — Eugène Carrière\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":58825204007247,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58825213509967,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58825213542735,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58825213575503,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58825213608271,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58825213641039,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58825213673807,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58825213706575,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58825213739343,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58825213772111,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58825213804879,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58825213837647,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/I-Saw-a-Flash-of-Light-Large-and-Pale_Poster_CompositorV1_1789864367389.jpg?v=1789866357","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/i-saw-a-flash-of-light-large-and-pale-odilon-redon","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}