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Bertrand Redon
early life and career bertrand redon, a french symbolist artist, was born in 1840 in bordeaux, france. he worked primarily in charcoal and lithography early in his career, producing works known as his noirs. redon gained recognition after his drawings were mentioned in the 1884 novel à rebours (against nature) by joris-karl huysmans. artistic style and influences during the 1890s, redon began working in pastel and oil, which became his
preferred medium. he developed a keen interest in hindu and buddhist religion and culture, which increasingly showed in his work. redon is best known for the dreamlike paintings created in the first decade of the 20th century, which were inspired by japanese art and leaned toward abstraction. notable works some of redon's notable works include: twisted tree (charcoal, 32 x 30 cm), a characteristic example of his early work. concern fo…
