{"product_id":"the-temptation-of-saint-anthony-first-series-odilon-redon","title":"The Temptation of Saint Anthony (First Series) - Odilon Redon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA collection of ten lithographs by Odilon Redon, exploring the surreal and psychological themes of Gustave Flaubert's literary work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOdilon Redon produced his first series of lithographs based on Gustave Flaubert's novel, The Temptation of Saint Anthony, in 1888. This collection represents a shift in his creative output, moving away from his earlier 'noirs' toward a more narrative exploration of the subconscious. Redon found in Flaubert's text a fertile ground for his own visual vocabulary, which often occupied the space between reality and dream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lithographs demonstrate Redon's mastery of tonal variation. He utilised the medium to create deep, velvety blacks that contrast with ethereal, luminous whites. This technical approach allows for the emergence of strange, hybrid creatures and spectral figures from the shadows. The imagery is not a direct illustration of the text but rather a series of visual responses to the psychological states described by Flaubert. The figures often appear isolated, suspended in a void that suggests a state of internal contemplation or spiritual crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn these works, the viewer encounters floating heads, disembodied eyes, and monstrous forms that defy biological logic. Redon's ability to render these phantasmagorical subjects with a sense of physical weight is a hallmark of his style. The compositions are frequently sparse, focusing on the interaction between light and darkness to define the space. By stripping away unnecessary detail, Redon forces the viewer to confront the ambiguity of the subject matter. These prints remain some of the most significant examples of Symbolist graphic art, capturing the anxieties and imaginative leaps of the late nineteenth century. The series reflects a preoccupation with the unseen, the irrational, and the power of the human mind to conjure its own demons.\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\/two-women-walking-in-a-snowy-landscape-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;\"\u003eTwo Women Walking in a Snowy Landscape - Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst — Richard Roland Holst\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vom-tode-i-opus-ii-no-7-max-klinger\" 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;\"\u003eVom Tode I (Opus II), No. 7 - Max Klinger — Max Klinger\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":59113317990735,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59113349873999,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59113349906767,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59113349939535,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59113349972303,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59113350005071,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59113350037839,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59113350070607,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59113350103375,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59113350136143,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59113350168911,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59113350201679,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Temptation-of-Saint-Anthony-First-Series-_Poster_CompositorV1_1791921873383.jpg?v=1791922151","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-temptation-of-saint-anthony-first-series-odilon-redon","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}