DISCOVERART

Odilon Redon

Below, I saw the vaporous contours of a human form

1896
Lithograph
44.6 × 31.4 cm (17.6 × 12.4 in)

SEE IT IN PERSON

Not currently on view

In the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York · as of July 2026

View at metmuseum.org ↗Plan a visit ↗

Discussion

Be the first to share your thoughts.

Sign in to join the discussion.

Community guidelines

More by Odilon Redon

Ophélie, la cape bleue sur les eaux (Ophelia with a Blue Wimple in the Water)Ophélie, la cape bleue sur les eaux (Ophelia with a BluBouquet of FlowersBouquet of FlowersViolette HeymannViolette HeymannVase of FlowersVase of FlowersSaint George and the Dragon (Saint Georges et le dragon)Saint George and the Dragon (Saint Georges et le dragon)Vase of FlowersVase of FlowersOrpheusOrpheusMadame Arthur Fontaine (Marie Escudier, born 1865)Madame Arthur Fontaine (Marie Escudier, born 1865)

More like this

Below, I Saw the Vaporous Contours of a Human FormOdilon Redon (French, 1840–1916) — Below, I Saw the VaporousThe Man Was Alone in a Night LandscapeLemercier & Cie. — The Man Was Alone in a Night LandscapeAnd Another Angel Came Out of the Temple which is in Heaven, and He also Having a Sharp SickleOdilon Redon (French, 1840–1916) — And Another Angel Came OuWoman with a capeAlbert Besnard (French, 1849–1934) — Woman with a capeWoman with a CapeAlbert Besnard (French, 1849–1934) — Woman with a CapeA Veil, a Printed ImageOdilon Redon|Armand Clavaud — A Veil, a Printed ImageA Woman Clothed with the SunOdilon Redon (French, 1840–1916) — A Woman Clothed with the First a Pool of Water, Then a Prostitute, the Corner of a Temple, a Soldier's Face, a Chariot with Two White, Rearing HorsesOdilon Redon (French, 1840–1916) — First a Pool of Water, ThElise SmilingEugène Carrière — Elise SmilingAnd the Angel Took the CenserOdilon Redon (French, 1840–1916) — And the Angel Took the CeMlle Bécat at the Café des AmbassadeursEdgar Degas (French, 1834–1917) — Mlle Bécat at the Café desFantastic Symphony: A BallHenri Fantin-Latour (French, 1836–1904) — Fantastic Symphony