Obsession | Odilon Redon | 1894 Frame Options:Gallery Canvas almost defiant

almost defiant

alluding to the inevitability of death and decay

Through this minimalistic yet deeply emotional portrayal

the scene is rendered from an unusual perspective—viewers look over Pilate’s shoulder

The painting portrays Marie-Thérèse Walter

Obsession | Odilon Redon | 1894 Frame Options:Gallery Canvas almost defiantAbout the artwork: Odilon Redon's 1894 lithograph "Hantise" (translated as "Obsession") exemplifies his exploration of the subconscious and the ethereal. The artwork portrays a contemplative female figure surrounded by enigmatic, spectral faces and serpentine forms, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that blurs the line between reality and imagination. Redon's use of lithography enhances the piece's tonal depth, contributing to its haunting and