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Passage d'une Ame (Passage of a Spirit)

Odilon Redon

National Gallery of Art

The image features flowing and curving lines creating an abstract form resembling a reclining figure. The shapes suggest a person leaning back with arms to the side, similar to a dancer or someone stretching. Dark shades offer depth, while lighter areas indicate highlights on the shoulders and head. The background displays a textured wall or dimly lit atmosphere, enhancing the figure's presence. The composition may evoke the graceful posture of a sculpture or a figure emerging from shadow.

Artwork Details

Date
1891
Medium
etching
Dimensions
2128 × 3321 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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