Auguste Rodin

About this work

This sketch shows a man’s face and hair, drawn in rough, dark lines that swirl around his head. His expression looks intense, with deep shadows under his eyes. The paper has a textured, aged look, and the lines vary in thickness, giving it a scratchy, handmade feel. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit in the grooves of the plate, creating those bold, uneven marks. This isn’t a smooth drawing—it’s more like a quick, expressive sketch. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one create these kinds of prints.