Ex-libris 1893

"Ex-libris" is a lithograph by Odilon Redon, created in 1893. It depicts a solitary female figure with long flowing hair, rendered in a shadowy, ethereal style characteristic of Redon's work. The simplicity of the composition, focusing on the head and shoulders, emphasizes the enigmatic nature of the subject. This piece, housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, exemplifies Redon's fascination with the evocative power of black and white, a technique he mastered throughout his career.