Artwork
Figure Facing Forward
Figure Facing Forward is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist Auguste Rodin. It dates from 1878 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower right: A Rodin; in later hand, center right verso: Mrs. Nelson Robinson / 23 E. 55; lower right verso: 38538
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Overview
Figure Facing Forward is a 1878 drawing by Auguste Rodin, a French sculptor known for innovating modern sculpture. The work is executed in graphite and watercolor on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a nude figure standing with one arm bent and the other relaxed by their side. The figure's pose and the artist's emphasis on movement over detail suggest a focus on capturing a moment or gesture.
Technique & Style
Rodin employed a range of techniques, from quick, sketchy lines for the hair and surrounding elements to smooth watercolor washes for the body. The loose, flowing lines and rough edges convey a sense of movement and spontaneity.
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Artist
François Auguste René Rodin (; French:; 12 November 1840 – 17 November 1917) was a French sculptor generally considered the founder of modern sculpture.
