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Seated Female Nude Looking Forward, by Auguste Rodin, graphite, 1908

Seated Female Nude Looking Forward

Auguste Rodin

1908

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Seated Female Nude Looking Forward is a 1908 graphite by Auguste Rodin, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Auguste Rodin
When & what style?
1908
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch depicts a female nude sitting with her left arm raised above her head, her right arm resting on her right leg. Her face is turned forward, and her body is angled to the right. The sketch is drawn in graphite on folded paper. The sketch is characterized by bold, expressive lines that convey a sense of movement and energy. The artist's use of shading and texture adds depth and dimension to the figure. To learn more about the artist behind this sketch, explore the works of Rodin, Auguste.

About the artist

Portrait of Auguste Rodin
Artist

Auguste Rodin

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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