Everywhere eyeballs are aflame 1888

Odilon Redon's 1888 lithograph, "Everywhere eyeballs are aflame," is a striking example of his exploration of the symbolic and the uncanny. The image depicts a single, large, stylized eye floating above a rocky landscape, rendered in Redon's signature black and white style, emphasizing the power and mystery of the human gaze. This unsettling yet mesmerizing work exemplifies Redon's interest in the psychological and the suggestive, drawing inspiration from sources ranging from the Surrealist to the Symbolist movements. The Art Institute of Chicago houses this captivating work, which continues to intrigue viewers with its powerful imagery.