Odilon Redon (1840–1916) is known for his enigmatic art that celebrated the beauty of nature and mined the dreamlike depths of the imagination. Featuring an exceptional group of charcoal drawings, lithographs, and pastels from Getty’s collection, this exhibition presents the French artist’s fantastical world of haunting darkness and luminous color. Discover Redon’s singular vision and his diverse sources of inspiration, from religion and mythology to literature and modern science.

Image credit: La Bataille des Os (The Battle of the Bones), about 1881, Odilon Redon. Charcoal, 14 3/8 x 17 11/16 in. Getty Museum, 2024.17

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Odilon Redon: Otherworldly Visions

Odilon Redon (1840–1916) is known for his enigmatic art that celebrated the beauty of nature and mined the dreamlike depths of the imagination. Featuring an exceptional group of charcoal drawings, lithographs, and pastels from Getty’s collection, this exhibition presents the French artist’s fantastical world of haunting darkness and luminous color. Discover Redon’s singular vision and his diverse sources of inspiration, from religion and mythology to literature and modern science.

Image credit: La Bataille des Os (The Battle of the Bones), about 1881, Odilon Redon. Charcoal, 14 3/8 x 17 11/16 in. Getty Museum, 2024.17

Date

July 14, 2026 – October 18, 2026

Venue
Getty Center
Address
1200 Getty Center Drive
LOS ANGELES, CA 90049 United States
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