Si par une nuit lourde et sombre, un bon chretien, par charite, derriere quelque vieux decombre, enterre votre corps voute (If on a close dark night a good Christian, out of charity, behind some old ruin, buries your arched body)

Odilon Redon

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a stone monument surrounded by abstract elements. The scene features a central stone structure resembling an altar or a large cross with a base, positioned in a shadowy, textured area. Surrounding it are various abstract elements, including a swirling arrangement of sharp lines and specks. Above the monument, there are swirling patterns and etched forms. The background features a variety of textured elements that create an atmospheric depth to the artwork. The drawing exudes a brooding and enigmatic atmosphere.