In the shadow of the wing, the black creature bit 1891

"In the Shadow of the Wing, the Black Creature Bit" is a lithograph by the French symbolist artist Odilon Redon, created in 1891. The work features a dark and mysterious figure with large wings, which appear to be composed of shadows. The figure stands in a barren landscape, with a black orb floating nearby. The lithograph is a powerful example of Redon's interest in the subconscious and the power of dreams. The work’s dark imagery and unsettling atmosphere contribute to the enigmatic nature of Redon's art.