Artist Monograph

Odilon Redon, French

Odilon Redon is represented by 295 works in MoMA's permanent collection, with 35 additional public-domain records at The Met, classified as french, with dated works spanning 1865–1923.

French, 1840–1916

Authority records:
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Medium & Technique Profile

Primary media across the MoMA holdings

Medium Works at MoMA Share
Lithography 195 66.1%
Drawing 33 11.2%
Oil Painting 27 9.2%
Other Media 20 6.8%
Etching 12 4.1%
Watercolor 6 2%

Technique range

Odilon Redon’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Lithography, with secondary engagement in Drawing, Oil Painting, Other Media, Etching, Watercolor.

Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met

Works held at MoMA

MoMA holds a substantial body of 295 works produced between 1865 and 1923 attributed to Odilon Redon, representing verified accession records curated by the museum’s Department of Painting and Sculpture and sister departments.

Works held at The Metropolitan Museum

The Met Open Access collection includes 35 public-domain records associated with Odilon Redon. All are freely reproducible under CC0.

Production timeline

Dated works in these two collections span 58 years, from 1865 to 1923.

Cultural Context & Contemporaries

National context

Odilon Redon is catalogued under French nationality. See the full French artists hub.

Contemporaries among French artists

  1. 5032
    Eugène Atget
    works at MoMA
  2. 1437
    Jean Dubuffet
    works at MoMA
  3. 1168
    Marc Chagall
    works at MoMA
  4. 1068
    Henri Matisse
    works at MoMA
  5. 907
    Pierre Bonnard
    works at MoMA

Lifespan & active period

Lifespan: 1840–1916 (76 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many works by Odilon Redon are in MoMA?

MoMA's catalogue lists 295 works attributed to Odilon Redon.

Are works by Odilon Redon in the public domain?

Yes. The Met Open Access collection includes 35 CC0 records for Odilon Redon, free to reproduce.

What medium did Odilon Redon primarily work in?

Based on MoMA's holdings, Odilon Redon's most represented medium is Lithography.

What nationality is Odilon Redon?

Odilon Redon is catalogued as French in MoMA's Artists index.

When were Odilon Redon's works created?

Dated works in MoMA + Met for Odilon Redon span 1865 to 1923.