Cup of cognition (The Children's Cup) 1894

Odilon Redon's *Cup of Cognition (The Children's Cup)* from 1894 showcases the artist's signature symbolist style. The painting depicts a child, with their head bowed, looking down at a large, ornate cup. Within the cup, a face is visible, seemingly trapped and obscured by swirling forms. This haunting scene, rendered in soft pastel tones, evokes a sense of mystery and introspection, inviting viewers to contemplate the nature of perception, memory, and childhood innocence. Redon's use of hazy, dreamlike imagery and enigmatic symbolism is characteristic of his *oeuvre*, which explores the depths of the human psyche and the complexities of reality.