Closed Eyes | Odilon Redon | 1890 Tom Lovell the red cross of the

the red cross of the knight’s tunic

reflects the artist's deep spiritual connection with nature

this masterpiece showcases his innovative approach to capturing light and atmosphere

This engraving by Gustave Doré

and a sensuality that blurs the line between the divine and the human

Closed Eyes | Odilon Redon | 1890 Tom Lovell the red cross of theAbout the artwork: Odilon Redon's 1890 painting "Closed Eyes" (Les Yeux clos) exemplifies his Symbolist approach, focusing on introspection and the inner world. Believed to be a portrait of his wife, Camille Falte, the artwork features a serene, androgynous face with closed eyes, suggesting meditation or an inward gaze. The highly diluted paint renders the figure almost immaterial, allowing the canvas's texture to show through and creating a