Femme de Profil (Profile of a Woman)

1900

Odilon Redon

Associated Names
Odilon Redon

Artist, French, 1840 - 1916

The image depicts a series of intricately drawn lines and soft curves forming an abstract composition. A figure's profile is prominent, focusing on hair and facial features with detailed emphasis. The hair has swirling patterns, resembling ornate headpieces. In the background, angular lines suggest a frame-like structure, along with geometric shapes like circles and a cube with dots akin to a die. The composition combines elements suggesting a portrait with deeper complexities.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1947.7.98

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Mellerio 1913, no. 186


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

Q65081596

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