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Et il tombe du ciel une grande etoile ardente (And there fell a great star from heaven burning as it were a lamp)

Odilon Redon

1899

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Abstract

Dominant colour

Et il tombe du ciel une grande etoile ardente (And there fell a great star from heaven burning as it were a lamp) is a 1899 ink by Odilon Redon, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Odilon Redon
When & what style?: 1899 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting is a lithograph, a type of printmaking. The image is abstract, with no clear subject or scene. Instead, it features bold, expressive lines and shapes in black and white. The artist's use of lithography creates a sense of texture and depth, adding to the overall mood of the piece. The abstract nature of the painting invites the viewer to interpret its meaning and significance. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the movement of Impressionism.