Arabe musicien by Odilon Redon. A figure draped in a vibrant red robe stands in a dark landscape, playing a long-necked stringed instrument against a shimmering, atmospheric sky.

Arabe musicien

Odilon Redon

1893 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An evocative Symbolist work by Odilon Redon, featuring a solitary musician bathed in a dreamlike, luminous atmosphere.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Study · Library · Living Room
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

Created in 1893, this oil painting by Odilon Redon captures a solitary figure in a vibrant red robe playing a stringed instrument. The scene is characterized by Redon's signature Symbolist style, where the background dissolves into a shimmering, nebulous haze of gold and blue, suggesting a dream or a memory. The bold central figure provides a grounding element amidst the ethereal, atmospheric landscape.

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