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The figure appears suspended in a state of contemplation, with one hand raised to the chin, suggesting a moment of internal reflection or dream-like apparition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedon utilised the lithographic medium to achieve a wide range of tonal values, from the deepest blacks to the softest greys. The background is not merely empty space, but a textured field that creates a sense of depth and ethereal light. The face itself is rendered with a focus on the eyes, which convey a sense of detachment from the physical world. This work reflects the artist's interest in the subconscious and the irrational, themes that occupied much of his career. By titling the work with a phrase that mimics a dream report, Redon invites the viewer to engage with the image as a fragment of a larger, unspoken narrative. The composition is tight, focusing the viewer's attention entirely on the enigmatic expression of the subject. This print demonstrates Redon's technical mastery over the lithographic stone, allowing for a delicate balance between the tangible form of the face and the intangible quality of the surrounding darkness. It remains a primary example of his ability to translate the subjective experience of dreams into a visual format.\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=\"\/products\/surrealist-hand-tamara-de-lempicka\" 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;\"\u003eSurrealist Hand by Tamara de Lempicka\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/outside-salvador-dali\" 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;\"\u003eOutside by Salvador Dalí\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/odilon-redon\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eOdilon Redon prints →\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":59474966937935,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59474984501583,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59474984534351,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59474984567119,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59474984599887,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59474984632655,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59474984665423,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59474984698191,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59474984730959,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59474984763727,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59474984796495,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59474984829263,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/In-My-Dream-I-Saw-in-the-Sky-a-Face-of-Mystery_Poster_CompositorV1_1794406400456.jpg?v=1794444928","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/in-my-dream-i-saw-in-the-sky-a-face-of-mystery-odilon-redon","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}