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Le char du Soleil, c1910. Creator: Odilon Redon
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Le char du Soleil, c1910. Creator: Odilon Redon
Le char du Soleil, c1910
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Apollo Canvas Material Chariot Cream Cream Colour Odilon Redon Quadriga Redon Odilon Rocky Sun God Symbolist Four Horses Horse Drawn Horse Drawn Vehicle Horsedrawn Paris Museums Petit Palais Stony Symbolism
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Le Char du Soleil" (The Sun Chariot), created by the renowned French Symbolist artist Odilon Redon in approximately 1910, is a captivating oil on canvas painting that transports viewers to a dreamlike realm. The centerpiece of this masterpiece is the Sun God, depicted as a regal figure seated in a quadriga, or a four-horse chariot. The horses, with their muscular forms and powerful expressions, pull the chariot across a rocky, stony landscape, evoking a sense of both strength and grace. The painting's color palette is dominated by warm, earthy tones, with the sun god's cream-colored robe standing out against the rich browns and greys of the mountains and terrain. The artist's skillful use of color and texture adds depth and dimension to the scene, making it feel as if the viewer is peering into a distant, mythological world. The painting's title and subject matter reference the ancient Greek and Roman belief in the Sun God, often depicted as a deity riding in a chariot across the sky. This religious symbolism is further emphasized by the painting's location in the Petit Palais, a prestigious Parisian museum that is home to a vast collection of European art. Le Char du Soleil is a testament to Redon's mastery of Symbolist painting, a movement that sought to explore the inner workings of the human psyche through the use of symbolic imagery. The painting's enduring appeal lies in its ability to transport viewers to a fantastical world, where the power of the sun god is brought to life through the medium of oil on canvas.
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