The Crown 1910

"The Crown" is a 1910 work by the French symbolist painter Odilon Redon. The painting features a close-up portrait of a man with a bald head and closed eyes, his skin a pale yellow against a vibrant blue and green background. The man's gaze is lowered, and a garland of leaves and flowers rests on his head, suggesting themes of nature, reflection, and the passage of time. Redon, known for his dreamlike imagery and exploration of subjectivity, created "The Crown" in his later years, using pastel on paper to achieve the soft, ethereal quality of the work. This artwork, now housed in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, is a striking example of Redon's unique style and his ability to evoke a sense of mystery and melancholy.