1891
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
C'etait un voile, un empreinte (It was a veil, an imprint) is a 1891 ink by Odilon Redon, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a face with long hair, looking out from a window. The face is drawn in dark lines, and the background is a mix of light and dark shades. The painting has a quiet, mysterious feel to it. You can see the artist's use of different shades to create depth and texture. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of Redon, Odilon.
Born Bertrand-Jean Redon on 20 April 1840 in Bordeaux, the artist adopted the name Odilon from his mother, Marie-Odile.
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