Symbolic Head

Odilon Redon

Cleveland Museum of Art

The painting depicts a bust of a woman facing left. The woman's head and neck are shown against a red background. She wears a white head covering with a short white veil on either side. Her hair is covered. The woman's face, neck, and shoulders are dark in color. She appears to wear a ruffled collar around her neck and a yellow garment with a floral pattern. A brooch or pendant adorns her chest on the right. The overall color palette is muted, with earth tones dominant. The woman's expression is neutral. The painting style appears to be post-impressionist. The image does not show the artist's signature. The title is Symbolic Head and it is by Odilon Redon.