Guardian Spirit of the Waters | Odilon Redon | 1878

Odilon Redon’s Guardian Spirit of the Waters (1878) sets an immense, disembodied head above a narrow band of sea and a diminutive sailing boat. The disparity of scale transforms a recognisable maritime setting into an encounter with the inexplicable. Dense dark passages surround the illuminated eye and face, while the open paper lends the apparition an almost weightless presence. Neither straightforward portrait nor conventional landscape, the image invites reflection on vision, imagination and the uncertain boundary between the visible world and the mind.

Print: 

A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations. The matte finish emphasises different highlights and tones in the source artworks; helping to create stunning works of art.

- All prints feature a 0.25 inch white border to ensure space for framing. 

Our Eco Credentials Include:

• FSC approved or sustainably sourced paper
• Printed using water based inks
• Local fulfilment reduces carbon emissions
• Contains no plastic

Sizes:

11 x 14 Inches = 27.9 cm x 35.6 cm

16 x 20 Inches = 40.6 cm x 50.8 cm