Who painted Passage d'une Ame (Passage of a Spirit)?

Passage d'une Ame (Passage of a Spirit) was painted by Odilon Redon in 1891.

Where can I see Passage d'une Ame (Passage of a Spirit)?

Passage d'une Ame (Passage of a Spirit) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Passage d'une Ame (Passage of a Spirit)?

Passage d'une Ame (Passage of a Spirit) is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Passage d'une Ame (Passage of a Spirit)?

Museum-quality prints of Passage d'une Ame (Passage of a Spirit) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Passage d'une Ame (Passage of a Spirit)

Odilon Redon , 1891

Passage d'une Ame (Passage of a Spirit) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Odilon Redon. It dates from 1891 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Passage d'une Ame (Passage of a Spirit) is an etching created by Odilon Redon in 1891.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a ghostly figure ascending, rendered in soft, transparent lines that suggest the ethereal nature of the subject. Dark, amorphous shapes in the background evoke either twisted branches or undulating smoke.

Technique & Style

Redon employed the etching technique to achieve a textured, dynamic effect. The scratchy lines used to define the figure convey a sense of movement and impermanence, as if the spirit is dissolving into the surrounding atmosphere.