Les Amours Conduisant le Monde (Love Turning the World)

Rodin employed drypoint, a intaglio method in which a needle incises lines directly into the paper’s surface. The resulting burrs produce rich, velvety shadows and a tactile quality that accentuates the figures’ contours. The laid paper’s subtle texture further enhances depth, while the composition’s rhythmic arrangement reflects Rodin’s interest in movement and emotional expression.

The print emerged during a period when Rodin was experimenting beyond marble and bronze, exploring graphic media to expand his artistic vocabulary. While specific ownership records are limited, the work is documented in catalogues of Rodin’s prints and has appeared in several museum collections dedicated to his lesser‑known graphic output.