Des Esseintes

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Prints and Drawings

1888

Odilon Redon (French, 1840-1916)
written by Joris-Karl Huysmans (French, 1848-1907)

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Artist: Odilon Redon
Title: Des Esseintes
Origin: France
Date: Made 1888
Medium: Lithograph on chine laid down on cream wove paper
Dimensions: 149 × 96 mm (image); 280 × 374 mm (sheet)
Credit Line: Prints and Drawings Endowment
Reference Number: 1999.266

Werner 57 proof before edition of 50

Mellerio 82 proof before edition of 50

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