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Le Coursier (The Race Horse)

Odilon Redon

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an abstract representation of an animal's head, resembling a horse. The central shape is a strong, shadowed profile with a well-defined muzzle and eye. The curved lines around the form evoke the flowing movement of a horse's mane.

Artwork Details

Date
1894
Medium
lithograph on chine applique; laid down on heavy wove paper
Dimensions
2986 × 3688 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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