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The Headhunter and His Family

Odilon Redon

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-body sketch of a nude figure standing upright. The person faces to the side, with one arm extended upward, holding what appears to be a thin, elongated object. The other arm is bent so that the hand rests near the thigh, holding an object resembling a round helmet or a mask with a skull-like face on it. The figure's facial features are minimally detailed, showing a profile view with a slightly prominent nose and a bald head. Surrounding the figure is a series of abstract, sketchy lines that suggest a minimal, undefined background. There is no visible clothing or additional objects, and the setting appears to be a plain surface without distinct background scenery.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1870
Medium
graphite
Dimensions
4873 × 6273 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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