Lueur precaire, une tete a l'infini suspendue(Precarious glimmering, a head suspended

Odilon Redon

National Gallery of Art

This image features a rectangular frame with radiating lines holding the profile of a serene face. The face is suspended in a dark space, resembling a lantern or window. It emits a soft glow, reminiscent of moonlight or a distant star. Below the face, there are textured, wave-like forms and shadowy shapes suggesting undulating landscape or rough terrain, contrasting with the illuminated portrait and surrounding darkness.