Centaur visant les Nues 1895

"Centaur visant les Nues" (Centaur Aiming at the Clouds) is a lithograph created in 1895 by French artist Odilon Redon. Known for his exploration of the mystical and the macabre, this work depicts a centaur, a creature of Greek mythology, poised on a rocky outcrop, aiming an arrow at the sky. Redon's use of charcoal and subtle shading evokes a dreamlike quality, enhancing the fantastical nature of the subject matter. The drawing's simple composition and focus on the centaur's outstretched arm draw the viewer's attention to the creature's intent, inviting contemplation of the mythological and symbolic significance of its action.