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Two Figures, by Auguste Rodin, graphite, 1905

Two Figures

Auguste Rodin

1905

graphite

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Early Modern Nude Clothed Male, Naked Female

Dominant colour

Overview

Two Figures is a 1905 graphite by Auguste Rodin, depicting Clothed Male, Naked Female, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Auguste Rodin
When & what style?
1905
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

Auguste Rodin drew two men standing close. One holds the other’s arm. They wear rough work clothes. The lines are soft but clear. Rodin is better known for sculpture, but he often sketched like this. The wash—a watery ink layer—gives depth without blur. It’s not just a quick sketch. Look up Rodin, Auguste to see how his drawings feel alive.

About the artist

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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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