Cactus Man 1882

"Cactus Man" is a charcoal drawing created by Odilon Redon in 1882. Redon was a French symbolist artist known for his exploration of dreams, the subconscious, and the macabre. This drawing depicts a human head, covered in thorns, resembling a cactus. The head sits atop a box, adding a sense of mystery and intrigue to the work. Redon's style is often characterized by the use of dark and moody tones, and "Cactus Man" embodies this characteristic with its dark background and the use of black and grey charcoal. This artwork is a prime example of Redon's symbolic approach to art, prompting viewers to interpret the meaning of the spiky head and its symbolic implications.