The Cup of Mystery 1890

odilonredon

Private Collection

allegories

symbol

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

portrait head and shoulder

underpainting

animal drawing portrait

facial portrait

portrait art

fine art portrait

digital portrait

"The Cup of Mystery" is a charcoal and pastel drawing on paper by French symbolist artist Odilon Redon, created in 1890. The piece depicts a veiled woman with an enigmatic expression holding a large, golden vessel. The figure is shrouded in a red robe and set against a hazy, ethereal background, further emphasizing the mystery surrounding the subject. This work is a prime example of Redon's fascination with the subconscious, dreams, and the unseen, characteristic of the symbolist movement.