Artwork
Brunnhilde
Brunnhilde is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Odilon Redon. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Brunnhilde is a 1894 lithograph by Odilon Redon, characterized by soft, smudged lines and subtle shading.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman's face and upper body, with her hair pulled back and her gaze averted. The simplicity of the composition and the subject's introspective pose invite contemplation.
Technique & Style
The lithograph's soft, sketch-like quality is achieved through the use of light shading and smudged lines, evoking the effect of a drawing on paper. The worn condition of the paper adds to the work's aged appearance.
Artist & collection
Artist
Born Bertrand-Jean Redon on 20 April 1840 in Bordeaux, the artist adopted the name Odilon from his mother, Marie-Odile.
