Orpheus

Odilon Redon

Cleveland Museum of Art

The painting depicts a man with long hair and a beard playing a musical instrument. The man is wearing a blue garment and has his head tilted back. He is holding a stringed instrument, likely a lyre, with a long neck and a round body. The instrument has horizontal lines on its body. The background of the painting features a mountain range with a purple sky. The colors used in the painting are predominantly dark, with shades of brown, purple, and blue. The overall style of the painting is dreamy and impressionistic. The man's facial expression appears to be one of concentration or sadness. His eyes are closed, and his mouth is slightly open. The atmosphere of the painting is melancholic and contemplative. The title of the painting is "Orpheus" and it was created by Odilon Redon.