Cellule Auriculaire (Auricular Cell)
1894
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1894
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a dark, shadowy shape with a faint, glowing oval in the center. The oval looks like a face or eye, but it’s blurry and hard to make out. The edges are rough, almost like smoke or a dream. The artist used a scratchy, uneven line that makes the whole thing feel mysterious. It’s not a clear picture—just hints and shadows. Next, check out lithography to see how artists like Redon made prints this way.
