The Death of Buddha
circa 1899
Odilon Redon, a master of Symbolism, famously traded his early dark charcoal sketches for this explosion of vibrant color later in life. Here, he depicts the death of Buddha not as a tragic end, but as a mystical transition into the cosmos. The figure rests peacefully beneath a towering tree while the deep blue sky bursts with glowing white stars that look suspiciously like floating flowers. It's a dreamlike scene where the boundary between earth and heaven dissolves into pure emotion, showcasing Redon's unique ability to paint the invisible world of dreams.
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