1893
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Ames du Purgatoire is a 1893 ink by Auguste Rodin, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two nude figures tangled together, almost like one body. The lines are loose and quick, with no hard edges—just soft curves and shadows. One figure leans back, while the other supports them, their arms wrapped around each other. The paper is plain, and the drawing looks like it was made fast, almost like a first try. The artist didn’t focus on details—just the shapes and movement. If you like this style, look up Rodin, Auguste for more of his sketches.
François Auguste René Rodin (; French: ; 12 November 1840 – 17 November 1917) was a French sculptor generally considered the founder of modern sculpture.
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