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The Beacon, Odilon Redon

The Beacon

Odilon Redon (French) (1840-1916)

Movement
Symbolism
Date
1883
Medium
Charcoal and pastel on paper
Dimensions
51.5 × 37.2 cm (sheet)
Collection
Art Institute of Chicago, United States
Rights
Public domain
Photograph
Art Institute of Chicago, CC0

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