He falls, head-first, into the abyss (plate 17)
- Artist
- Odilon Redon
- Date
- 1896
- Style
- Symbolism
- Genre
- Symbolic painting
"He falls, head-first, into the abyss (plate 17)" is a compelling symbolic painting that exemplifies Symbolism with its evocative imagery and layered meaning. Created through lithography on paper, the artwork depicts a figure plunging into an unknown void, symbolizing themes of existential despair and spiritual crisis. The powerful visual narrative invites viewers to interpret the descent as a metaphor for human vulnerability and the subconscious. Its haunting composition underscores the influence of Surrealism, blurring reality and imagination to explore the depths of the human psyche.
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