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Et celui qui était monté dessus se nommait la Mort (And his name that sat on him was Death)

Odilon Redon

National Gallery of Art

The drawing depicts a skeletal figure riding a horse. It is rendered in black and white, with the skeletal figure holding a staff or scythe. The horse is in motion. The scene is dark and moody, with heavy shading creating an ominous atmosphere. The skeletal figure is the focal point of the composition, set against a dark backdrop. At the bottom, there is text in French.

Artwork Details

Date
1899
Medium
lithograph in black on chine collé
Dimensions
3266 × 4524 px
Public Domain
Yes
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