Untitled

Untitled

Auguste Rodin

1855

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a muscular figure from behind, arms bent like it’s pushing or pulling something. The lines are loose and scratchy, with quick strokes that make the body look dynamic. The hair and fabric swirl around the shoulders in a messy, tangled way. The artist used a technique that lets ink spread unevenly, creating a grainy texture. That’s how the lines look fuzzy and uneven—like they were drawn fast or with a sharp tool. Next, look up etching to see how artists use acid and metal plates to make prints like this.

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