Distrust 1893

"Distrust" is a 1893 pastel drawing by Belgian symbolist artist Fernand Khnopff, known for his haunting and enigmatic imagery. The work depicts a woman's face, rendered in soft, ethereal tones, her eyes gazing out with a sense of uncertainty and unease. The circular format and the close-up view of the face emphasize the viewer's intimate connection to the subject's emotions, highlighting Khnopff's mastery of conveying psychological states through visual means. The title reinforces the ambiguous and unsettling mood of the work, inviting viewers to contemplate the nature of trust and its absence in the face of uncertainty.