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This series is one of many that Odilon Redon created throughout his career. Nearly two-thirds of his lithographs took the form of portfolios—prints connected conceptually by a theme or narrative and physically by a folder or binding. Such works were often dispersed over time, but Cleveland was fortunate to acquire several complete sets with their original covers during the 1920s. Dating from Redon’s early experimentation with lithography, <em>Homage to Goya</em> was intended as a tribute to 18th-century Spanish master Francisco de Goya, whose interest in dreams and the subconscious influenced Redon. The six seemingly unrelated images celebrate Goya’s ambiguity and collectively suggest the introspection and isolation of artistic practice.
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109191
label
In My Dream I Saw in the Sky a Face of Mystery
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print
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109191
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print
title
In My Dream I Saw in the Sky a Face of Mystery
description
This series is one of many that Odilon Redon created throughout his career. Nearly two-thirds of his lithographs took the form of portfolios—prints connected conceptually by a theme or narrative and physically by a folder or binding. Such works were often dispersed over time, but Cleveland was fortunate to acquire several complete sets with their original covers during the 1920s. Dating from Redon’s early experimentation with lithography, <em>Homage to Goya</em> was intended as a tribute to 18th-century Spanish master Francisco de Goya, whose interest in dreams and the subconscious influenced Redon. The six seemingly unrelated images celebrate Goya’s ambiguity and collectively suggest the introspection and isolation of artistic practice.
date
1885
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CC0
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CC0
language
en
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Q80001379
creators
1748
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Print
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1
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import
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Image: 29.1 x 23.9 cm (11 7/16 x 9 7/16 in.)
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France, 19th century
accession
1927.344.1
Source extras
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lithograph on China paper laid on wove paper
tombstone
Homage to Goya: In My Dream I Saw in the Sky a Face of Mystery, 1885. Odilon Redon (French, 1840–1916), printed by Lemercier & Cie.. Lithograph on China paper laid on wove paper; image: 29.1 x 23.9 cm (11 7/16 x 9 7/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland, 1927.344.1
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Homage to Goya
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China paper
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wove paper
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PR - Lithograph
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I/I
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first edition (edition of 50)
inscriptions
inscription
printed above image at center: Planche I.; below image at center: Dans mon rêve, je vis au Ciel un VISAGE DE MYSTÈRE.
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1927.344
didYouKnow
This portfolio was published in an edition of 50, one of which Redon sent to poet Stéphane Mallarmé soon after Redon became a frequent participant in a literary salon held regularly at Mallarmé's home.
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Mellerio 54
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Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland
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2026-05-29 05:50:06.180000
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109191
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Prints
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PR - Lithograph
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lithograph on China paper laid on wove paper
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male
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