Princess Maleine 1892

Odilon Redon's "Princess Maleine" (1892) is a captivating black and white lithograph depicting a female figure shrouded in darkness. The subject's face, obscured by shadows, creates a sense of mystery and introspective melancholy. The use of soft, textured lines and subtle tonal variations lend a dreamlike quality to the artwork. Redon's exploration of the subconscious and his fascination with the interplay of light and shadow are evident in this piece. The lithograph is a quintessential example of Redon's "black and white period," where he experimented with the expressive potential of monochrome.