{"product_id":"the-old-woman-what-are-you-afraid-of-a-wide-black-hole-perhaps-it-is-a-void-plate-19-odilon-redon","title":"The Old Woman: What are you afraid of? A wide black hole! Perhaps it is a void? (plate 19) - Odilon Redon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA haunting 1882 lithograph by Odilon Redon from his 'À Edgar Poe' series, exploring themes of existential dread through masterful tonal contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph is plate 19 from the series 'À Edgar Poe', published in 1882. Odilon Redon, a central figure in the Symbolist movement, produced this work during his 'noirs' period. During these years, he focused almost exclusively on charcoal drawings and lithographs, exploring the expressive potential of black ink to evoke psychological states and dreamlike imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features a cloaked figure, identified as the old woman, positioned against a stark, ambiguous background. Redon employs a range of tonal values, from deep, velvety blacks to ethereal, ghostly whites. The light source appears internal or supernatural, casting a glow that defines the figure while leaving the surrounding space in shadow. The text included below the image, 'La Vieille: Que crains-tu? un large trou noir! Il est vide, peut-être?', translates to 'The Old Woman: What are you afraid of? A wide black hole! Perhaps it is a void?'. This dialogue, inspired by the macabre and melancholic atmosphere of Edgar Allan Poe, invites the viewer to contemplate themes of existential dread and the unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedon's technique relies on the manipulation of lithographic crayon and tusche to create textures that feel both organic and otherworldly. The figure's expression is muted, yet the surrounding darkness creates a sense of unease. This print demonstrates Redon's ability to translate literary inspiration into visual form without relying on literal illustration. Instead, he captures the mood of the text through shadow and form. The work remains a significant example of late 19th-century graphic art, demonstrating the shift away from objective representation toward the exploration of the subconscious mind. Collectors of Symbolist art will appreciate the technical mastery of the lithographic medium and the haunting quality of the imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/attraction-i-edvard-munch-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAttraction I - Edvard Munch — Edvard Munch\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/arbeider-met-brandende-fakkel-en-opgeheven-vinger-richard-nicolaus-roland-holst\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eArbeider met brandende fakkel en opgeheven vinger - Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst — Richard Roland Holst\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Odilon Redon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58869119942991,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58869122040143,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58869122072911,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58869122105679,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58869122138447,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Old-Woman_-What-are-you-afraid-of_-A-wide-black-hole-Perhaps-it-is-a-void_-plate-19-_Poster_CompositorV1_1790186205660.jpg?v=1790186775","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/the-old-woman-what-are-you-afraid-of-a-wide-black-hole-perhaps-it-is-a-void-plate-19-odilon-redon","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}