Closed Eyes2
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Odilon Redon's Closed Eyes2 into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Odilon Redon's Closed Eyes (1890, Musée d'Orsay) is a mesmerizing Symbolist masterpiece that immerses viewers in a dreamlike trance. The ethereal portrayal of a floating female face with gently shut eyes evokes spiritual transcendence, its delicate chalky textures and muted blues dissolving the boundaries between consciousness and reverie. Created during Redon's "noir" period transitioning to pastels, this work embodies his philosophy of "making the invisible visible" through poetic ambiguity. The floating head motif—reminiscent of Renaissance devotional art yet stripped of religious specificity—became iconic for Symbolism's introspective mysticism. Positioned at the crossroads of 19th-century Romanticism and Modernist abstraction, Redon's closed eyelids suggest inner vision, influencing later Surrealists like Dalí who admired his subconscious imagery. This lithograph on paper (44.5 × 36 cm) retains haunting intimacy through masterful sfumato blending, whispering rather than declaring its mysteries.
For contemporary spaces, Closed Eyes radiates serene sophistication when paired with minimalist décor. Its misty blue-gray palette harmonizes exceptionally with Farrow & Ball's "Lulworth Blue" walls or muted taupe textiles, while gold-accented frames amplify its timeless elegance. Ideal for meditation rooms or studies—positioned at eye level near reading nooks—the A3-sized reproduction (29.7 × 42 cm) maintains impact without overwhelming. In offices, it counterbalances hectic energy when displayed beside monolithic stoneware vases or streamlined walnut shelving. For maximalist settings, layer it with textural Moroccan rugs in rose-quartz tones to echo the work's subtle warmth. Redon’s floating visage creates optical depth in narrow corridors when spotlighted with directional LED lights at 3000K. Beyond mere decoration, this artwork transforms walls into thresholds of contemplation.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
