Odilon RedonFrench, 1840–1916Head within an Aureole
May one see it?
Yes, receiving visitors
On public display.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
About the work
A large nimbus floats in a glowing cosmic space. Its black circular center is a male head, partly shadowed and with eyes closed, sunk in deep dreaming sleep. The nimbus is rendered in delicate strokes of powdery charcoal over which Redon has added dots of cobalt blue pastel.
J. Paul Getty Museum
Particulars
- Accession number
- 2016.10
In the catalog
Sources
- J. Paul Getty Museum
- Image: J. Paul Getty Museum — Open Content
