1891
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Lueur precaire, une tete a l'infini suspendue(Precarious glimmering, a head suspended is a 1891 ink by Odilon Redon, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a head suspended in the air, surrounded by a halo of light. The head is drawn in a rough, sketchy style, with bold lines and dark shading. The background is dark and shadowy, with hints of a landscape below. The head appears to be floating in mid-air, with no visible support or connection to the ground. The light surrounding it is faint and precarious, giving the impression that it could disappear at any moment. The painting's use of light and shadow creates a sense of drama and tension, drawing the viewer's eye to the suspended head. For more works like this, explore the world of lithography.
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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