Souls of Purgatory
1893
Auguste Rodin's 'Ames du Purgatoire' (Souls of Purgatory) captures a hauntingly tender moment between two nude figures, likely inspired by Dante's Divine Comedy. Drawn with delicate, almost trembling lines, the sketch shows one figure kneeling in anguish while another stands beside them, offering a comforting embrace. Rodin was fascinated by the human body's ability to express deep emotion, often creating hundreds of quick sketches to capture fleeting gestures. This piece perfectly illustrates his belief that even in suffering, there is a profound beauty and connection between souls.
- Technique
- pencil drawing
- Material
- paper
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