Odilon Redon (French, 1840-1916) transformed the natural world into dark visions and strange fantasies. He created a universe of mysterious hybrid creatures, and offered his own interpretations of literary, biblical and mythological subjects. This book presents the full range of Redon's achievements—mysterious charcoal "noirs," luminous pastels, richly textured canvases, dramatically shaded lithographs—through the Museum's unparalleled collection of the artist's work. The publication includes essays on the artist's aesthetic strategies, the meanings of his monsters, his accomplishments as a printmaker, and a comprehensive catalogue.