Odilon Redon (1840-1916): Between Shadow and Light Odilon Redon, born Bertrand Jean Redon in Bordeaux, France, on April 20, 1840, was an artist whose life’s work revolved around translating the unseen realms of imagination into tangible form. His artistic journey began not with grand ambition but with quiet observation; at just ten years old he won a drawing prize—a foreshadowing of the visual sensitivity that would define his life’s exploration of the subconscious and dreamlike landscapes. Though initially steered towards architecture by familial expectations, Redon's true calling lay elsew…