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Saint George and the Dragon, 1880s and c. 1892. Creator: Odilon Redon
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Saint George and the Dragon, 1880s and c. 1892. Creator: Odilon Redon
Saint George and the Dragon, 1880s and c. 1892
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Saint George and the Dragon
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is a captivating charcoal and pastel drawing by the renowned French artist Odilon Redon, created in the late 1880s and further refined around 1892. This masterpiece, now a cherished addition to the collections of the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., showcases Redon's exceptional skill in capturing the essence of mythological tales through his unique symbolist vision. The drawing depicts the legendary Saint George, a Christian martyr and soldier of Lydda, on horseback, engaged in a heroic battle against a monstrous dragon. With his lance held high, Saint George pierces the heart of the beast, while the terrified princess, whom the dragon had been terrorizing, looks on in relief. The dragon, with its sinuous body coiled around a princess, is a personification of evil and chaos, contrasting sharply with the purity and courage of the saint. Redon's "Saint George and the Dragon" is a striking example of the artist's exploration of the intersection between the natural world and the supernatural. The use of charcoal and pastel on tan wove paper adds depth and texture to the drawing, enhancing the dramatic contrast between light and dark, good and evil, and reality and mythology. This powerful and evocative work of art continues to captivate audiences and inspire wonder, as it invites us to explore the rich cultural heritage of myths and legends that have shaped our collective imagination throughout history.
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