Tete d'Enfant avec Fleurs (Head of a Child with Flowers)
1897
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1897
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image is a soft, dreamy scene of a child’s head resting on a pillow. The face is barely visible, just a faint shape under a blanket of light. Around the pillow, small flowers float like they’re drifting in air—some near the head, others scattered loosely. The colors are muted, mostly pale pinks and browns, giving it a quiet, almost ghostly feel. The artist used smooth, blended lines instead of sharp edges, making everything look gentle and hazy. Next, check out lithography to see how artists like Redon made prints like this.