Bust of Bellone
1883
Rodin, the master of sculpture, reveals his incredible skill with a pen in this striking 1883 drawing of Bellona, the Roman goddess of war. Notice how the heavy, dark shading on her face contrasts with the delicate, swirling lines of her ornate helmet and flowing hair, giving her a fierce, almost shadowy presence. Though he's best known for chiseling bronze and marble, Rodin produced thousands of drawings like this one, often using them to capture the raw energy and movement he later translated into his famous statues.
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