Rue Douarnenez
1880 Musée d'Orsay
About this artwork
This painting depicts a quiet, narrow street scene in the French town of Douarnenez, featuring stark white architecture against muted tones. The work is held in the collection of the Musée d'Orsay.
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While Odilon Redon is most famous for his dark, dreamlike charcoal 'noirs' and surreal prints, he also created several evocative landscape paintings throughout his career. This specific view of Douarnenez showcases his ability to capture the atmospheric stillness and architectural character of Brittany, demonstrating a more grounded, observational side to his usually mystical oeuvre.
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Rue Douarnenez
Odilon Redon, 1880
