Woman with outstretched arm (c.1868) by Odilon Redon

Woman with outstretched arm - Odilon Redon - c.1868

Artwork Information

TitleWoman with outstretched arm
ArtistOdilon Redon
Datec.1868
Mediumgraphite,paper
Art MovementSymbolism
Current LocationMuseum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York City, NY, US

About Woman with outstretched arm

The artwork titled “Woman with outstretched arm” is a creation of the artist Odilon Redon, dating back to circa 1868. This piece is executed in graphite on paper and belongs to the Symbolism art movement, characterized as a symbolic painting. The artwork is housed in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) located in New York City, New York, United States.

The artwork itself depicts a solitary female figure in a natural setting. Her posture is notable for her arm outstretched towards the right side of the composition, suggesting an expression of longing, offering, or interaction with an unseen subject or force. The background features an amorphous, dark cavern or grotto that contrasts with the lightness of the figure, adding a sense of mystery and depth to the piece. The figure appears contemplative or possibly in communication with the natural elements surrounding her. There are subtle details in the flora at her feet, enhancing the intimate connection between the figure and the landscape. The interplay between shadow and light, along with the ethereal, dreamlike quality of the drawing, is emblematic of Redon’s work within Symbolism, where the focus often lies on evoking emotions and ideas rather than depicting reality.

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