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Si par une nuit lourde et sombre, un bon chretien, par charite, derriere quelque vieux... 1890. Creator: Odilon Redon
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Si par une nuit lourde et sombre, un bon chretien, par charite, derriere quelque vieux... 1890. Creator: Odilon Redon
Si par une nuit lourde et sombre, un bon chretien, par charite, derriere quelque vieux decombre, enterre votre corps voute (If on a close dark night a good Christian, out of charity, behind some old ruin, buries your arched body), 1890
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Si par une night lourde et sombre, un bon chretien, par charite, derriere quelque vieux decombre, enterre votre corps voute
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(If on a close dark night a good Christian, out of charity, behind some old ruin, buries your arched body), is an evocative title of a lithograph created by the French artist Odilon Redon in 1890. The image, a part of the larger body of work known as "Les Fleurs du Mal" (The Flowers of Evil), is a testament to Redon's mastery of the symbolist style. The print depicts a mystical scene of a graveyard, where an old, gnarled tree stands tall against a backdrop of grey, somber sky. A grave, with a gravestone bearing the title of the print, is visible in the foreground. Behind the grave, a figure of a good Christian, dressed in a long robe and holding a shovel, is bending down, ready to bury an arched body. The figure's face is not visible, adding to the sense of mystery and introspection. The use of chiaroscuro, the contrast between light and dark, adds depth and dimension to the image. The lithographic technique, with its ability to create intricate details and tonal variations, allows Redon to bring the fantastical scene to life. The print is reminiscent of the poetry of Charles Baudelaire, with its exploration of the human condition, death, and the passage of time. This lithograph is a significant work in the history of art, reflecting the cultural and artistic heritage of France in the late 19th century. It is a reminder of the power of art to evoke emotions, provoke thought, and transport us to another world. The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and other art centers and galleries around the world, exhibit and preserve such works for future generations to appreciate and be inspired by.
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