1889
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
La Mort: Mon ironie depasse toutes les autres! (Death: My iron surpasses all others!) is a 1889 ink by Odilon Redon, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This lithograph features a woman with long hair, standing in the center of the image. She is depicted from the waist up, with her arms raised above her head and her hands grasping her hair. The woman's face is blurred, and her body is rendered in dark, muted tones. The background of the image is a swirling mix of dark and light shades, with visible brushstrokes that add texture to the overall piece. The woman's hair appears to be blowing in the wind, with strands extending outward from her head. The image exudes a sense of movement and energy, with the woman's dynamic pose and the swirling background creating a sense of tension. To learn more about the artist behind this piece, explore the works 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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