Perversite 1891

"Perversite" is a lithograph by the French symbolist artist Odilon Redon, created in 1891. The artwork depicts a bust of a woman with a dramatic, shadowed background, showcasing the artist's characteristic use of black and white. The woman's head is tilted down, her expression melancholic, lending the piece a sense of mystery and introspection. Redon's use of chiaroscuro emphasizes the subtle contours of the figure, adding to the ethereal and dreamlike quality of the work. Often referred to as the "Prince of Black and White," Redon's prints like this are celebrated for their haunting atmosphere and symbolic imagery.