And the eyes without heads were floating like molluscs (plate 13)

And the eyes without heads were floating like molluscs (plate 13) by Odilon Redon
Artist
Odilon Redon
Date
1896
Style
Symbolism
Genre
Religious painting
The painting titled And the eyes without heads were floating like molluscs (plate 13) exemplifies Surrealism with its dreamlike, bizarre imagery. Created using lithography on paper, it blurs the boundaries between reality and imagination. The floating eyes, devoid of heads, evoke the symbolism found in Symbolism by suggesting deeper emotional or spiritual truths. Although reminiscent of some religious painting motifs, the work deliberately distorts traditional forms, inviting viewers to interpret its enigmatic, otherworldly scene.

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