He fixed his gaze on me with a very strange expression 19th-20th century

Curator: Let's turn our attention to Odilon Redon's lithograph, "He fixed his gaze on me with a very strange expression." Editor: It’s striking how Redon captures a sense of melancholy here, almost as if the dog embodies human anxieties. Curator: Observe the stark contrasts in value—the deep blacks against the pale ground create a dramatic tension. Editor: And the subject's gaze. It speaks volumes about the alienation of marginalized groups, those who are perpetually othered. Curator: The lithographic technique is superb, allowing for these subtle tonal gradations. Editor: Absolutely. It mirrors the nuanced ways that social power operates, often invisible yet profoundly felt. Thank you, Redon, for this provocation.