尾飾
1890
Odilon Redon invites us into a dreamlike botanical world where seed pods sprout faces instead of petals. This eerie, spiky head floating on a fragile stem is a classic example of his 'noirs'—mysterious black drawings and prints that predate Surrealism by decades. The title, 'Cul-de-Lampe,' actually refers to a decorative ornament found at the end of a book chapter, suggesting this little creature was meant to be a whimsical sign-off for a story. It’s a perfect snapshot of the Symbolist movement, where feelings and dreams mattered far more than realistic details.
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- Lithograph
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