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The Teeth (Les Dents) by Odilon Redon

The Teeth (Les Dents)

1883

Charcoal and chalk on paper

Museum of Modern Art

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A disembodied set of teeth floats in a dark space, illuminated by a bright light emanating from within. Books are visible on shelves in the background.

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Symbolism teeth books asymmetrical balance shallow space strong contrast eye-level view mouth bookshelf interior sepia brown

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