1. Redon was ahead of his time, claiming that he never wanted to be limited to reality.

2. Redon stood against elitism, sensualism and luxuriousness of the classic paintings.

3. This mentality drove him to look within himself and represent his visions and dreams.

4. In 1877/78 Fantin-Latour introduced him to the Lithograph technique.

5. Redon first became interested in Lithography in order to multiply his drawings.