Obsession | Odilon Redon | 1894 Frame Options:Gallery Canvas 5 centimeters

5 centimeters

almost defiant

Through this minimalistic yet deeply emotional portrayal

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

alluding to the inevitability of death and decay

Obsession | Odilon Redon | 1894 Frame Options:Gallery Canvas 5 centimetersAbout 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