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