My kisses have the taste of fruit which would melt in your heart! ... You distain me! Farewell! (plate 4) 1896

Odilon Redon's "My kisses have the taste of fruit which would melt in your heart! ... You distain me! Farewell! (plate 4)" (1896) is a charcoal drawing that exemplifies the artist's exploration of the symbolic and the mysterious. The lithograph depicts a woman's head, shrouded in a helmet-like object, her face turned in profile, reflecting a sense of melancholy and rejection. The text below the image, a melancholic quote, further enhances the piece's emotional depth. This work showcases Redon's characteristic use of dark and shadowy tones, creating a sense of ambiguity and dreamlike atmosphere that defines his signature style.