Ambroise Vollard; Odilon Redon

The combined output of Ambroise Vollard and Odilon Redon is documented primarily within the field of graphic arts, centering on a brief but productive period between 1896 and 1899. Vollard, known as a pivotal dealer and publisher of the avant-garde, collaborated with Redon on a series of distinctive prints.

The works represented in museum collections are exclusively prints, with six pieces currently held by the National Gallery of Art. These holdings establish the historical credibility and museum-quality standard of the collaboration. The surviving portfolio emphasizes dramatic narratives, often featuring intense figural studies and scenes of spiritual allegory.

Key works documented in collections include the print Vieux Chevalier (Old Knight), which contrasts with the apocalyptic themes evident in the suite of works derived from sacred texts. Specific compositions preserved include Apres cela je vis descendre du ciel un ange qui avait la clef de l'abime, et une grande chaine en sa main, Et le lia pour mille ans, and Et le diable qui les seduisait, fut jete dans l'etang de feu et de soufre, ou es la b ete et le faux prophete. Also represented is Et un autre ange sortit du temple qui est au ciel, ayant lui aussi une faucille tranchante.

The documentation of Ambroise Vollard; Odilon Redon prints in major institutions ensures the continued study of this period of graphic art. As these works transition into the public domain, high-quality prints and related materials are becoming accessible as downloadable artwork.