Siren (La sirène) by Odilon Redon. A mystical siren with greenish skin and orange-red patterns is depicted amidst churning purple and blue waves beneath a stormy sky.

Siren (La sirène)

Odilon Redon

1900 · Medium Not Listed

An evocative Symbolist painting of a siren by Odilon Redon, featuring rich, atmospheric tones and fluid brushwork.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Study · Library · Living Room
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray, Rich brown

About the piece

Created around 1900, this Symbolist work by Odilon Redon captures the mysterious and ethereal nature of a siren. The composition uses a moody palette of deep purples, teals, and fiery oranges to create a sense of otherworldly drama, characteristic of Redon's visionary and masterful technique.

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