The Gambler 1879

"The Gambler" (1879) is a lithograph by the French symbolist artist Odilon Redon (1840-1916). This work is a prime example of Redon's signature style, characterized by its dreamlike imagery and use of dark, atmospheric tones. The composition depicts a solitary figure carrying a large, oversized die in a shadowy, wooded setting. This enigmatic scene is a visual representation of the weight and uncertainty of fate, and the power of chance in human affairs.