Orpheus

c. 1903–10 Sheet: 68.8 x 56.8 cm (27 1/16 x 22 3/8 in.) Source image
https://clevelandart.org/art/1926.25

Drawn in vivid layers of pastel crayon, this work depicts the head of the poet and musician Orpheus. The story of the god of music, whose music carried on after his death through his lyre and head, fascinated Redon, who related to Orpheus's dedication to his art. The subject a...

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1926.25
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