1900
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Femme de Profil (Profile of a Woman) is a 1900 ink by Odilon Redon, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a woman’s profile turned slightly toward us. She wears a hooded cloak that covers her head, and her face is calm but serious. Behind her, a tall, thin figure holds what looks like a staff or pole, with floating shapes—like cards or paper—hovering around it. The drawing feels loose and quick, almost like a study rather than a finished piece. The lines are soft, and some areas are left sketchy, giving it a dreamy, unfinished look. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how artists print images like this.
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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