Ecstasy
Rodin is best known for his heavy bronze sculptures, but this delicate sketch reveals his softer side. Titled 'Extase,' it captures a nude female figure with loose, flowing lines and a gentle wash of warm color that makes her look almost translucent. Instead of rigid anatomy, Rodin focused on the feeling of the pose—her head tilted back in a moment of pure abandon. He created thousands of these quick drawings, often watching models move freely rather than holding stiff poses, trying to catch the essence of life in a single stroke.
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