Cain and Abel (Caïn et Abel)

1884

Huysmans’s novel “Against Nature” makes him known

After the publication of Joris-Karl Huysmans’s novel “À rebours” in 1884 the public began to take an interest in Redon: the book’s hero assembled a collection of art that included Redon’s drawings.

1886

The eighth Impressionist exhibition

Redon took part in the eighth and last Impressionist exhibition.

from 1890

The turn from “noirs” to colour

From 1890 Redon turned more and more to oil and pastel and gave up his “black” works; after 1900 he made no more noirs. He explained the change by saying he had realised that the unwinding ribbon of life brings not only sorrow but joy.

1899

The exhibition “In Honour of Redon” at Durand-Ruel’s

Paul Durand-Ruel organised an exhibition of young artists called “In Honour of Redon” which included Redon’s own pastels. The master’s finances nonetheless stayed difficult: his works did not sell.

1906

Exhibitions at Durand-Ruel’s and the Salon d’Automne

In 1906 Redon’s works were shown at Durand-Ruel’s gallery and, the same year, at the Salon d’Automne.

6 juillet 1916

Died