Mystical Conversation
神秘的な対話
Odilon Redon · c. 1896 · Oil
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Mystical Conversation, painted in oils around 1896 by Odilon Redon, is a fantastic scene of two figures facing each other. Notable for its soft, clear colors, it is held by the Museum of Fine Arts, Gifu, which owns many works by Redon.
- Artist
- Odilon Redon
- Date
- c. 1896
- Medium / format
- Oil
About this work
Mystical Conversation is an oil painting on canvas made around 1896 by the French painter Odilon Redon. In the Gifu museum's collection search it is listed as 65.0 cm high by 46.0 cm wide, with accession number P1982-002 and the original title Entretien mystique.
In the tall composition, two robed figures stand close together, with a space with columns and a sky tinged pale pink behind them. Layers of color with softened outlines give the scene the stillness of something seen in a dream.
Redon is said to have expressed a world of fantasy first in black prints and charcoal drawings, and to have begun using rich color from around 1890. The museum's collection search lists many works by Redon, including oils and prints.
Where can I see it?
Exhibitions change over time. Check each museum's exhibition information before you visit.
Museums that hold this work
- The Museum of Fine Arts, GifuMuseum's page for this work (opens in a new tab)
Gifu, Gifu Accession no. P1982-002
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Frequently asked questions
- Who painted Mystical Conversation, and when?
- Mystical Conversation is by Odilon Redon, made in c. 1896. Medium: Oil.
- Where can I see Mystical Conversation?
- It is held by The Museum of Fine Arts, Gifu. Exhibitions change, so check each museum's information before you visit.
Sources and references
- Museum of Fine Arts, Gifu collection search (in Japanese) (opens in a new tab) (checked 2026-11-06)
- Wikipedia (in Japanese) (opens in a new tab) (checked 2026-11-06)
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