Black Hair (The Angel of Evil)
1914
Fernand Khnopff, a master of Belgian Symbolism, presents a woman who seems to materialize from a dark, misty void. The subtitle 'L'Ange du mal' (The Angel of Evil) is a direct nod to Baudelaire’s poetry, reflecting the artist's fascination with the darker, dreamlike side of beauty. Her pale, luminous skin contrasts sharply with the heavy, dark hair framing her face, giving her an almost ghostly presence. Khnopff frequently used his sister Marguerite as a muse, transforming her into an eternal, mysterious figure that bridges the gap between reality and the subconscious.
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