Flowers fall and the head of a python appears (plate 5)

Flowers fall and the head of a python appears (plate 5) by Odilon Redon
Artist
Odilon Redon
Date
1896
Style
Symbolism
Genre
Symbolic painting
"Flowers fall and the head of a python appears (plate 5)" is a symbolic painting that exemplifies Symbolism through its use of surreal, evocative imagery. Created using lithography on paper, the artwork presents a dreamlike scene where falling flowers contrast with the emerging head of a python, conveying layered meanings. Its intricate details and mysterious subject matter reflect the artist’s desire to evoke emotion and explore subconscious themes, making it a captivating example of how symbolic art can probe beneath surface appearances.

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