封面——卷首插图
1890
Odilon Redon was the master of the 'noirs'—mysterious black drawings that look like they crawled out of a dream. Here, a tiny, pale face peeks out from a heavy, dark vessel that seems to be sprouting strange flowers and shadows. It feels like a secret is being kept inside that black box, typical of the Symbolist movement which cared more about feelings and ideas than realistic looks. Redon often said he wanted to 'place the visible at the service of the invisible,' and this little face hiding in the dark is a perfect example of that spooky magic.