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Sita, c. 1893 (pastel, with touches of black conte crayon, over various charcoals
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Sita, c. 1893 (pastel, with touches of black conte crayon, over various charcoals
2972519 Sita, c.1893 (pastel, with touches of black contecrayon, over various charcoals, on cream wove paper altered to a golden tone) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); 53.6x37.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Sita, consort of the Hindu god Rama and central female character of the epic Ramayana.); Joseph Winterbotham Collection; French, out of copyright
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Deities Hindu Hinduism Sita Star Stars Symbolism Symbolist Goddesses
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This print showcases the artwork "Sita, c. 1893" by Odilon Redon, a renowned French artist from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The piece is a delicate combination of pastel colors, black conte crayon, and various charcoals on cream wove paper altered to a golden tone. In this mesmerizing portrayal, Sita takes center stage as she stands as the consort of Rama, the Hindu god. As one of the central female characters in the epic Ramayana, her significance cannot be overstated. Redon's attention to detail brings out her divine presence with remarkable precision. The night sky serves as an enchanting backdrop for Sita's ethereal beauty. Stars twinkle around her like celestial ornaments while symbolizing her connection to higher realms and spirituality. This drawing exudes symbolism and embodies elements of Symbolist art movement prevalent during Redon's time. With its intricate details and profound religious undertones, this artwork captures both the essence of Hinduism and the timeless allure of femininity personified through goddesses such as Sita. It is part of The Art Institute of Chicago's Joseph Winterbotham Collection. As we gaze upon this masterpiece captured by Bridgeman Images' lens, we are transported into a world where religion meets artistry—a realm where deities come alive on paper through strokes that evoke emotion and provoke contemplation about our place within divine narratives.
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