Parsifal

Odilon Redon, 1892

This is a close-up, monochromatic drawing of a person shown from the chest upwards. The person is in a static position, facing forward. The facial features are softly defined with dark eyes, a straight nose, and unsmiling lips. Their hair is covered by a textured helmet or cap that covers the head entirely, fitting closely and extending down towards the neck. The person is wearing a cloak with evident folds and a high, possibly ribbed collar visible beneath. Their right hand is holding a long spear and is at the edge of the image. The background is dark and textured.
Artist
Odilon Redon
Date
1892
Type
Print
Medium
lithograph
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a close-up, monochromatic drawing of a person shown from the chest upwards. The person is in a static position, facing forward. The facial features are softly defined with dark eyes, a straight nose, and unsmiling lips. Their hair is covered by a textured helmet or cap that covers the head entirely, fitting closely and extending down towards the neck. The person is wearing a cloak with evident folds and a high, possibly ribbed collar visible beneath. Their right hand is holding a long spear and is at the edge of the image. The background is dark and textured.

Odilon Redon