Obsession | Odilon Redon | 1894 Frame Options:Gallery Canvas and demonic creatures

and demonic creatures

Through this minimalistic yet deeply emotional portrayal

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

almost defiant

Obsession | Odilon Redon | 1894 Frame Options:Gallery Canvas and demonic creaturesAbout 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