Pandora
The Met
Artist: Odilon Redon(French, Bordeaux 1840–1916 Paris)
Date: ca. 1914
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 56 1/2 x 24 1/2 in. (143.5 x 62.2 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Alexander M. Bing, 1959
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Nude figure in a colorful garden with a bare tree trunk and vibrant flowers
Detailed Description
A vertically oriented artwork depicts a nude figure within a lush garden. The figure, rendered in light skin tones with reddish outlines, stands slightly to the right of the vertical center, facing left and looking downwards. Their arms are crossed over their chest, and their body is slender with a gentle curve. Above the figure, a bare tree trunk with sparse branches extends from the top center of the composition, leaning slightly towards the right against a soft blue-green background. The overall background is a hazy blend of light greens, blues, purples, and yellows. Numerous flowers and foliage appear throughout the composition, particularly along the left, right, and bottom edges. These elements are in vibrant hues of red, orange, blue, purple, and dark green, with some appearing as distinct blossoms and others as more abstract, painterly shapes. The ground beneath the figure's feet is a lighter, yellowish-white area, contrasting with the surrounding darker foliage. Soft brushstrokes create a gentle and organic appearance.
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