Saint George and the Dragon

Odilon Redon, 1880-as évek és kb. 1892

This is a painting of a figure on horseback holding a lance against an abstract background. The composition features a dark figure on horseback in the upper left, casting a shadow behind them. The horse and rider appear sculpted from darkness with highlights and textures suggesting form. The right side of the painting has swirling strokes implying motion or energy. Chiaroscuro creates a dramatic and mysterious atmosphere. This is in the style of Odilon Redon.
Művész
Odilon Redon
Datálás
1880-as évek és kb. 1892
Műfaj
Rajz
Technika
charcoal and pastel on tan wove paper
Méretek
53,7 × 37,5 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

This is a painting of a figure on horseback holding a lance against an abstract background. The composition features a dark figure on horseback in the upper left, casting a shadow behind them. The horse and rider appear sculpted from darkness with highlights and textures suggesting form. The right side of the painting has swirling strokes implying motion or energy. Chiaroscuro creates a dramatic and mysterious atmosphere. This is in the style of Odilon Redon.

Odilon Redon