1890
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Volupte, Fantome Elastique! (Pleasure, elastic phantom!) is a 1890 ink by Odilon Redon, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a barefoot woman standing in a dim room, holding a long, thin object like a wand. Behind her, a seated figure leans forward, watching her. The walls are plain, and heavy curtains frame the scene, making the light feel soft and uneven. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to suggest movement and mood, not perfect details. This style was common in the late 1800s when artists experimented with how to capture fleeting moments. Next, look up lithography to see how this print was made.
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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