Profile of a Woman

Odilon Redon, 1900

The image depicts a series of intricately drawn lines and soft curves forming an abstract composition. A figure's profile is prominent, focusing on hair and facial features with detailed emphasis. The hair has swirling patterns, resembling ornate headpieces. In the background, angular lines suggest a frame-like structure, along with geometric shapes like circles and a cube with dots akin to a die. The composition combines elements suggesting a portrait with deeper complexities.
Artist
Odilon Redon
Date
1900
Type
Print
Medium
lithograph
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a series of intricately drawn lines and soft curves forming an abstract composition. A figure's profile is prominent, focusing on hair and facial features with detailed emphasis. The hair has swirling patterns, resembling ornate headpieces. In the background, angular lines suggest a frame-like structure, along with geometric shapes like circles and a cube with dots akin to a die. The composition combines elements suggesting a portrait with deeper complexities.

Odilon Redon