Black Profile (Gauguin) 1906

"Black Profile (Gauguin)" (1906) by Odilon Redon is a charcoal and pastel drawing that depicts a dark profile against a richly textured background. The subject is likely the French painter Paul Gauguin, whom Redon admired. The use of soft, muted colors and the emphasis on the profile create a sense of mystery and introspection. The surrounding foliage suggests a connection to nature and the cyclical nature of life and death. Redon's use of charcoal and pastel creates a soft, ethereal quality, characteristic of his work.