Artwork
Et il tombe du ciel une grande etoile ardente (And there fell a great star from heaven burning as it were a lamp)
Et il tombe du ciel une grande etoile ardente (And there fell a great star from heaven burning as it were a lamp) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Odilon Redon. It dates from 1899 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Et il tombe du ciel une grande etoile ardente is a 1899 lithograph by Odilon Redon.
Technique & Style
This print features bold, expressive black and white lines and shapes, utilizing the lithography technique to create texture and depth. The abstract composition contributes to the overall mood of the work.
Subject & Meaning
The image lacks a clear subject or scene, instead inviting interpretation through its abstract nature.
Artist & collection
Artist
Born Bertrand-Jean Redon on 20 April 1840 in Bordeaux, the artist adopted the name Odilon from his mother, Marie-Odile.
