The Book of Light

Odilon Redon, 1893

The artwork titled "The Book of Light" depicts a side profile of a person shown from the waist up. The person is positioned facing left, with their head slightly bowed. Their facial features are softly outlined, and the person is wearing a hood or veil that drapes over their head and shoulders. They are holding an open book in their hands, which emits a soft glow illuminating their face. The background is dark, creating a contrast with the illuminated figure, emphasizing the book's light. The overall tone of the artwork is subdued and monochromatic, with a focus on light and shadow.
Kunstenaar
Odilon Redon
Datering
1893
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
charcoal on tan paper
Afmetingen
52,2 × 37,5 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The artwork titled "The Book of Light" depicts a side profile of a person shown from the waist up. The person is positioned facing left, with their head slightly bowed. Their facial features are softly outlined, and the person is wearing a hood or veil that drapes over their head and shoulders. They are holding an open book in their hands, which emits a soft glow illuminating their face. The background is dark, creating a contrast with the illuminated figure, emphasizing the book's light. The overall tone of the artwork is subdued and monochromatic, with a focus on light and shadow.

Odilon Redon