Head on a Stem 

"Head on a Stem" is a charcoal drawing by the French Symbolist artist Odilon Redon. The work depicts a detached, disembodied head on a long, thin stem. The head appears to be that of a young child and is rendered in soft, ethereal tones. The background is obscured by a haze of fog and shadow, creating a sense of mystery and unease. Redon's work often explored themes of dreams, the subconscious, and the macabre, and "Head on a Stem" embodies these themes in its surreal and unsettling imagery. The work is a signature example of Redon's signature style, which is characterized by its dreamlike quality and use of muted colors and textures.