Odilon Redon , Flower Clouds , Painting Poster

"Flower Clouds" is a pastel artwork created by the French artist Odilon Redon around 1903. Redon was known for his evocative and symbolic art, drawing inspiration from his imaginative internal world. Previously, he had worked exclusively in black and white, producing powerful charcoal drawings, lithographs, and etchings. However, in the 1890s, his "Noirs" gained acclaim, and he started exploring the marvels of colour through pastel. This shift in technique also influenced his approach to subject matter. "Flower Clouds" is one of several pastels from around 1905 that carry spiritual overtones. The artwork portrays a sailboat carrying two figures, possibly saintly women, on a timeless journey through a fantastical and phosphorescent sea and sky. Redon's use of luminous colours reflects the ardent spirituality of the theme and a more hopeful vision, in contrast to the nocturnal turmoil of his earlier black works.