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The Devil (Le Diable)

Odilon Redon

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an abstract representation of a person's full body, including their head to toe. The figure is depicted standing upright with arms at the sides. Minimalistic facial features are shown, including closed eyes, a small nose, and a subtle smile. The head is surrounded by flowing hair that merges into an ornate circular pattern. The person wears a detailed garment with various patterns, including texture at the top and a rectangular emblem with semicircular and linear designs at the bottom. The background is plain.

Artwork Details

Date
1896-1900
Medium
brush and black ink on laid paper
Dimensions
3329 × 4349 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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