Cul-de-Lampe 1890

"Cul-de-Lampe" (1890) is a charcoal drawing by the French symbolist artist Odilon Redon, known for his haunting and enigmatic imagery. The artwork depicts a stylized flower with large, dark eyes, suggesting a sense of sentience or even a watchful presence. Redon's work often explored the intersection of the natural world and the subconscious, blurring the lines between reality and dream. This drawing exemplifies his signature style, using delicate lines and subtle shading to create a mysterious and evocative atmosphere.