Tears (Les Pleurs) (1878)

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This haunting painting titled "Tears (Les Pleurs)" by Odilon Redon compellingly encapsulates the depths of human emotion and mystical symbolism. Rendered in a monochrome palette, the artwork depicts the close-up visage of a figure whose face seems consumed by sorrow. The presence of a feathered headdress adds an element of the ethereal or shamanistic, suggesting a connection to broader spiritual or cultural narratives.The somber tones and the intricate texture work magnify the emotional gravity of the image. Redon, known for his unique blend of symbolism and early surrealism, uses darkness and shadow to create a profound visual depth, drawing viewers into a state of reflection.The downward cast eyes, prominent cheekbones, and finely rendered tears enhance the painting’s evocative power, making it a striking exploration of sadness and human vulnerability. Redon's choice to focus so closely on the face invites an intimate interaction between the viewer and the subject, making "Tears" a timeless reflection on the universal experience of grief.

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Odilon Redon was a French symbolist painter, printmaker, draughtsman and pastellist. Early in his career, both before and after fighting in the Franco-Prussian War, he worked almost exclusively in charcoal and lithography, works referred to as noirs. 

During the 1890s he began working in pastel and oils, which quickly became his favourite medium, abandoning his previous style of noirs completely after 1900. He also developed a keen interest in Hindu and Budhist religion and culture, which increasingly showed in his work.

He is perhaps best known today for the "dreamlike" paintings created in the first decade of the 20th century, which were heavily inspired by Japanese art and which, while continuing to take inspiration from nature, heavily flirted with abstraction. His work is considered a precursor to both Dadaism and Surrealism.