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Untitled

Auguste Rodin

1891

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Nude

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1891 ink by Auguste Rodin, a Impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?: Auguste Rodin
When & what style?: 1891 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch depicts a nude woman standing with her left leg bent and her right leg straight. She has her left arm raised, and her head is turned to her right. The drawing is rendered in black ink on a tan paper background, with some white highlights visible on the figure's body. The artist's use of simple lines and minimal shading creates a sense of elegance and poise in the subject. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the woman is lost in thought. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the world of cross-hatching.