Woman and Serpent 1890

"Woman and Serpent" is a charcoal drawing by French symbolist artist Odilon Redon, created in 1890. The artwork portrays a cloaked woman standing in a shadowy, almost dreamlike, setting. An ominous serpent-like archway frames the scene, while a ghostly face appears on the column on the left. Redon was known for his exploration of the subconscious and the interplay between the real and the imagined. This artwork is a prime example of his signature style, characterized by ethereal figures, hazy backgrounds, and haunting imagery.