Predestined Child 1904

"Predestined Child" (1904), by French symbolist painter Odilon Redon, depicts a woman in a red dress reaching toward a field of flowers. Her closed eyes and upturned face suggest a state of reverie, while the soft, pastel colors and hazy background evoke a sense of dreamlike wonder. This painting, typical of Redon's later works, is a beautiful example of his exploration of the symbolic and mystical, blending figuration with a lyrical, abstract style.