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La Vieille: Que Crains-tu? Un large trou Noir! Il est vide peut-etre? (What are you afraid of? A wide black hole! It is empty, perhaps!)
La Vieille: Que Crains-tu? Un large trou Noir! Il est vide peut-etre? (What are you afraid of? A wide black hole! It is empty, perhaps!) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Odilon Redon. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. La Vieille: Que Crains-tu?
About this work
Overview
La Vieille: Que Crains-tu? Un large trou Noir! Il est vide peut-etre? is a lithograph created by Odilon Redon in 1896.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a hooded, shadowy figure reaching towards a dark, swirling void. The blurred face and loose, sketchy lines evoke a sense of fear and mystery, exploring the unknown.
Technique & Style
Redon employed a textured, rough background and jagged lines to create a restless atmosphere. The loose, expressive lines and lack of clear details add to the sense of unease and ambiguity.
Artist & collection
Artist
Born Bertrand-Jean Redon on 20 April 1840 in Bordeaux, the artist adopted the name Odilon from his mother, Marie-Odile.
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