In the shadow people are weeping and praying, surrounded by others who are exhorting them (plate 6) 1896

This lithograph, "In the shadow people are weeping and praying, surrounded by others who are exhorting them (plate 6)" by Odilon Redon, depicts a scene of somber contemplation. The composition features figures shrouded in shadow, their forms barely discernible, their gestures suggesting grief and supplication. The single window with its barred panes casts a pale light on the scene, heightening the sense of confinement and the mystery surrounding the figures. The work is characteristic of Redon's exploration of symbolism and the subconscious, a hallmark of his artistic style known as "black and white". Redon, a prominent figure in the Symbolist movement, utilized charcoal and lithographic techniques to capture the haunting atmosphere of the human condition.