The laureate head 1875

"The Laureate Head" (1875) by Odilon Redon depicts a figure in profile, crowned with a laurel wreath, a symbol of victory and achievement. The charcoal drawing is a striking example of Redon's exploration of symbolism and the power of suggestion. His use of chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts of light and dark, adds a sense of mystery and drama. The work is a testament to the artist's fascination with the human form and the symbolic representation of human emotions. The drawing is now housed at the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo, Netherlands.