On the Horizon, the Angel of Certitude, and in the Dark Sky, A Questioning Glance
- Artist
- Odilon Redon
- Date
- 1882
- Style
- Symbolism
- Genre
- Symbolic painting
- Location
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
"On the Horizon, the Angel of Certitude, and in the Dark Sky, A Questioning Glance" is a compelling symbolic painting that employs surreal imagery to evoke deep contemplation. Created through lithography on textured paper, the artwork features a luminous angel representing certainty, juxtaposed against a mysterious dark sky gazing with a questioning look. Its dreamlike, Surrealist qualities reinforce its connection to Symbolism, inviting viewers to explore the tension between faith and doubt within a richly layered visual narrative.
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