Le Buddha 1895

"Le Buddha" (1895) is a lithograph by French symbolist artist Odilon Redon. The artwork depicts a shadowy, ethereal figure, possibly representing Buddha, standing in a dark, otherworldly setting, illuminated only by a crescent moon and a mysterious orb. Redon's use of chiaroscuro, with dramatic contrasts of light and shadow, creates a sense of mystery and the unknown, characteristic of his style known as "blacks." Redon's work often explored themes of dreams, the subconscious, and the spiritual, making this artwork a powerful testament to his distinctive artistic vision.