The Profile of Orpheus

Artist: Odilon Redon
Artwork: The Profile of Orpheus
Description: The Profile of Orpheus is a pastel drawing by Odilon Redon created in 1903. It is part of a series of works by Redon that explore the theme of Orpheus and Eurydice. The drawing depicts Orpheus in profile, with his head turned back to look at Eurydice as he leads her out of the underworld. The image is full of symbolism, with the flowers representing the beauty of nature and the snake representing the danger and temptation that Orpheus must overcome to save Eurydice.
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