Il carro di Apollo e il drago
circa 1907
Imagine the sun god Apollo driving his chariot across the sky, but make it a psychedelic dream. Odilon Redon, a master of the Symbolist movement, captures this mythological moment with rearing white horses that look like they're made of clouds and light, trampling over a multi-colored dragon at the bottom. The background explodes in warm oranges and yellows, contrasting with the murky greens of the earth. This painting represents Redon's later 'color period,' a huge departure from his earlier, spooky black-and-white drawings known as 'noirs.' It’s a visual celebration of light triumphing over darkness, fitting for the god of the sun who slew the Python to claim his oracle.
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