Armor 1891

"Armor" is a charcoal drawing created by Odilon Redon in 1891. The drawing depicts a figure wearing a helmet with a spiky top and a mask covering their face, with only one eye visible. The figure is rendered in dark tones, adding to the mysterious and unsettling atmosphere of the artwork. Redon was known for his exploration of the subconscious and the symbolic, making this work a prime example of his signature style, which often blended realism and fantasy. This artwork has been widely celebrated for its unique use of darkness and its enigmatic subject matter.