Fleur sur un marécage 1885

"Fleur sur un marécage" (Flower on a Swamp) is a charcoal drawing created in 1885 by French symbolist artist Odilon Redon. The artwork depicts a large, stylized sunflower, its center resembling a dark eye, looming over a swampy landscape. The dark and somber tones of the drawing create an atmosphere of mystery and the unknown, characteristic of Redon's "black" period, which explored themes of dreams, nightmares, and the subconscious. This piece demonstrates Redon's mastery of charcoal and his ability to create an evocative and haunting image.