Le Mort- non ironie dépasse toutes les autres! 1889

"Le Mort-non ironie dépasse toutes les autres!" is a lithograph by Odilon Redon created in 1889. The piece, which depicts a shadowy female figure with flowing hair, is characteristic of Redon's Symbolist style, which often explored themes of death, dreams, and the subconscious. The use of dark tones and chiaroscuro creates a haunting atmosphere that emphasizes the figure's ghostly presence. Redon's fascination with the mysterious and the macabre, often expressed through his use of charcoal and lithography, is evident in this artwork. The figure, seemingly emerging from the depths of the canvas, embodies the artist's exploration of the unknown and the ethereal.