France, late 19th Century / 1899
And I John Saw These Things, and Heard Them
The Cleveland Museum of Art catalogs And I John Saw These Things, and Heard Them as print (France, late 19th Century · 1899).
This is one of the last works where Redon experimented with lithograph and all-black medium. In contrast, bright, dazzling colors characterize his late works.
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The museum identifies this print as lithograph and credits Odilon Redon (French, 1840–1916).
The museum's collection notes: The last of Odilon Redon’s 11 lithographic portfolios, this series relates to the Book of Revelation from the Christian Bible. The subject had been explored throughout art history, allowing the artist to align himself with past masters, such as Albrecht Dürer. Although Redon often vaguely referenced texts, these prints directly illustrate 12 individual passages, including one about a woman clothed with the sun and another focused on a great star falling from heaven. By the time he created this portfolio, Redon’s reputation was well established. The project was published by art dealer Ambroise Vollard, who began to sell and promote Redon’s wor
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