A Long Chrysalis, the Color of Blood, plate 2 of 6 1889

"A Long Chrysalis, the Color of Blood" is a lithograph from a series of six by the French symbolist artist Odilon Redon, created in 1889. The artwork is considered a seminal work in Redon's "black" period, characterized by its haunting and evocative imagery. The print depicts a shadowy figure in a dreamlike setting, seemingly enveloped in a chrysalis-like form. The use of chiaroscuro and evocative details creates a sense of mystery and introspection, inviting the viewer to ponder the symbolism and meaning behind the artwork's enigmatic imagery. The lithograph is held in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.