Odilon Redon – The Fall of Icarus

art_Odilon Redon - The Fall of Icarus

I love the colors in this painting. Also the concept of the flying head – like the idea of freedom is mostly in our heads and will always break free.

More? Redon entry @ Wikipedia

Part of the Art Motive Series: "The Story of Daedalus and Icarus"

orangeguru (2007-12-15 | 19:25) | Permalink
Tags: Daedalus and Icarus, greek myths, male, painting, Redon

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