Who created "The Chariot of Apollo"?

The Chariot of Apollo was created by Odilon Redon in 1905–16.

When was "The Chariot of Apollo" created?

This artwork was created 1905–16.

What medium is "The Chariot of Apollo"?

The Chariot of Apollo is Oil on canvas.

Is "The Chariot of Apollo" in the public domain?

Yes, The Chariot of Apollo is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Chariot of Apollo

Odilon Redon

1905–16

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

26 x 32 in. (66 x 81.3 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Anonymous Gift, 1927

Accession Number

27.29

Tags

ApolloHorsesSkyChariots

Art Historical Context

Odilon Redon's *The Chariot of Apollo* (1905–16), an oil on canvas measuring 26 x 32 inches, transports viewers to the realm of classical mythology. Depicting the sun god Apollo hurtling across the sky in his divine chariot, drawn by powerful horses, the painting evokes the ancient Greek legend of Helios (later syncretized with Apollo) who daily traverses the heavens, bringing light and warmth to the world. Acquired as an anonymous gift in 1927, it resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Paintings department. A master of Symbolism, Redon (1840–1916) crafted dreamlike visions that...

About the Artist

Odilon Redon · 1840–1916

Odilon Redon (1840-1916) was a French Symbolist painter, printmaker, and pastellist whose visionary art bridged the 19th-century Symbolist movement and 20th-century Surrealism. Born Bertrand Redon in Bordeaux on April 20, 1840, he earned the nickname "Odilon" from his mother Odile. His father, who made his fortune in the Louisiana slave trade, conceived Odilon in New Orleans before the family retu...

The Chariot of Apollo

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