Une longue chrysalide couleur de sang (A longchrysalis, the color of blood)

1889

Odilon Redon

Associated Names
Odilon Redon

Artist, French, 1840 - 1916

The image shows a figure curled around a pedestal in a dimly lit space. The figure has a halo-like glow around its head and appears to be bent over or resting on the pedestal. The drawing has rich texture and an eerie and dramatic vibe. The backdrop suggests an interior environment with arched details, creating a somber and mystical atmosphere. The composition uses light and dark contrasts to add depth and focus to the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.7380

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Mellerio 1913, no. 96

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1913

  • Mellerio, Andre. Odilon Redon. Paris: Societe pour l'Etude de la Gravure Francais, 1913. Reprint. New York: Da Capo Press, 1968.

Wikidata ID

Q65024142

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