Helena (Ennoia) (plate 10) (1896) by Odilon Redon

Helena (Ennoia) (plate 10) - Odilon Redon - 1896

Artwork Information

TitleHelena (Ennoia) (plate 10)
ArtistOdilon Redon
Date1896
Mediumlithography,paper
Art MovementSymbolism

About Helena (Ennoia) (plate 10)

The artwork “Helena (Ennoia) (plate 10)” was crafted by the artist Odilon Redon in 1896. This piece is the tenth plate in “The Temptation of Saint Anthony” series and is a symbolic painting, which falls under the art movement known as Symbolism. The medium used in creating this work is lithography on paper. Redon’s works are often noted for their enigmatic and dream-like quality, which is emblematic of the Symbolist movement.

The artwork presents a subdued and textured portrayal of a figure that embodies a mysterious and contemplative essence. The figure’s features softly emerge from the surrounding darkness, with the shading creating depth, conveying a sense of being ethereal or transcendent. The gentle contouring of the figure’s face and shoulder suggests a form that is simultaneously present and intangible. The use of light and shadow is both subtle and dynamic, crafting an atmosphere that seems to stir with unseen narratives and profound emotions. The delicate rendering and the enigmatic subject matter are typical of Redon’s approach to blending the real and the imagined, aiming to evoke personal introspection and emotional resonance within viewers.

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