".... and his name that sat on him was Death." 1899

Editor: This is Odilon Redon's ".... and his name that sat on him was Death.", created using the chine collé technique. I find the dark, almost nightmarish imagery quite striking. What do you see in this piece? Curator: Ah, Redon! A master of the subconscious. This print, shrouded in shadow, speaks to the anxieties of its time, don't you think? Notice how Death isn’t just a figure, but an integral part of the horse, almost like a horrifying extension of it. Editor: Yes! It's unsettling. The way the figure emerges from the darkness makes it feel so raw and immediate. Curator: It's as if Redon has peeled back the layers of reality to reveal the stark truth underneath. His blacks aren't just absences of light, but palpable presences. Gives you the shivers, doesn't it? Editor: It definitely does. I see now how the darkness amplifies the theme. Thanks for the insight! Curator: My pleasure! Art like this reminds us that beauty can be found even in the face of the macabre.