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Hantise (Obsession)

Odilon Redon

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a figure in a long flowing gown surrounded by floating faces and serpentine forms. The central focus is on a figure in profile, clad in a long dress, standing with an upright posture. The background is filled with shadowy forms, including two faces and a twisting shape extending from the top corners. The use of stark contrasts between light and dark areas enhances the mysterious feel of the composition.

Artwork Details

Date
1894
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3120 × 4925 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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