Et l'homme parut, interrogeant le sol d'ou il sort et qui l'attire, il se fraya la voie vers (And Man appeared; questioning theearth from which he emerged and which attracts hi m, he made his way toward somber brightness)

1883

Odilon Redon

Associated Names
Odilon Redon

Artist, French, 1840 - 1916

A drawing of a solitary figure in a contemplative pose. The figure is standing against a textured background. The focus is on muscular form and shadow, with a sense of tension or introspection. The background consists of cross-hatched and swirling lines, adding a dynamic quality. The overall palette is monochromatic, contributing to a somber and reflective mood.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1951.10.465

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Mellerio 1913, no. 52

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

Q65363057

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