{"product_id":"title-plate-for-la-maison-hantee-odilon-redon","title":"Title Plate for La Maison Hantée - Odilon Redon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA minimalist 1896 lithographic title plate by Symbolist artist Odilon Redon, designed for the French edition of Bulwer-Lytton's La Maison Hantée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithographic title plate, created by Odilon Redon in 1896, serves as the frontispiece for the French translation of Edward Bulwer-Lytton's ghost story, La Maison Hantée. Redon, a central figure in the Symbolist movement, is known for his exploration of the subconscious, dreams, and the macabre. His work often departs from the objective reality favoured by his contemporaries, opting instead for a visual language rooted in internal experience and literary themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is sparse, reflecting a restrained approach to graphic design. At the centre, a small, enigmatic icon depicts a celestial body, perhaps a sun or moon, partially obscured by clouds or rays. A thin, serpentine form descends from this central motif, adding a touch of the surrealism that characterises much of Redon's output. The typography is clean and functional, providing the necessary bibliographic information for the publication, including the author, the translator René Philipon, and the artist's own name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedon's use of lithography allowed him to achieve subtle tonal variations, even in a work as minimalist as this. The paper texture and the delicate application of ink create a sense of quietude. This piece demonstrates the artist's ability to imbue even the most utilitarian of objects, such as a book title page, with his characteristic atmosphere of mystery. By stripping away unnecessary detail, Redon directs the viewer's attention to the singular, cryptic image, inviting contemplation before the reader engages with the text itself. This print is an example of the intersection between nineteenth-century literature and the visual arts, where the book cover functions as a threshold between the mundane world and the narrative space within.\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\/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=\"\/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 \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58824388215119,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58824457453903,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58824457486671,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58824457519439,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58824457552207,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58824457584975,"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":58824457617743,"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":58824457650511,"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":58824457683279,"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":58824457716047,"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":58824457748815,"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":58824457781583,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Title-Plate-for-La-Maison-Hant-e_Poster_CompositorV1_1789863247991.jpg?v=1789863610","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/title-plate-for-la-maison-hantee-odilon-redon","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}