Portrait of Marie Botkine 1900

This pastel drawing by Odilon Redon, titled "Portrait of Marie Botkine," depicts the subject in a soft, hazy light. The figure's face is obscured by the elaborate feathered hat, creating an air of mystery. Redon, a key figure in the Symbolist movement, often explored themes of dreams and the subconscious, and this portrait exemplifies his use of muted colors and delicate lines to evoke a sense of ethereal beauty and introspection. The portrait is now housed in the Musée d'Orsay, Paris, and is considered a fine example of Redon's artistic style.